Stephon Castle 40 Triple Double Lifts Spurs Over Mavericks

Merlin reports: Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks dropped a seventh straight, falling 138-125 to the Spurs as Stephon Castle erupted for a 40-point triple double with 12 assists and 12 rebounds. Victor Wembanyama added 16 points and 11 boards as San Antonio improved to 36-16 and extended their streak to four wins. Dallas fell to 19-33 in just their second game since the eight-player deal that sent Anthony Davis to Washington and brought back a reshaped roster, leaving the Mavericks outside the Western Conference top 10. Merlin sees a clear momentum swing in San Antonio. Castle’s star turn and Wembanyama’s steady rim work make the Spurs a real threat in the chase for Oklahoma City, while Dallas still looks like a work in progress after the blockbuster swap. Cooper Flagg showed flashes, but the new pieces need time to gel if the Mavericks hope to stop the slide.