The San Antonio Spurs broke their three-game losing streak with a commanding 126-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Trailing by nine at halftime, the Spurs surged back in the second half, largely due to rookie Stephon Castle's impressive performance. Castle scored 14 of his 23 points during the pivotal third quarter, showcasing his scoring ability.

This game marked Castle's career-high in points, a feat he has now accomplished three times this season. Alongside him, Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell also contributed 23 points each, emphasizing the team's offensive depth. The Spurs improved their record to 2-1 when Castle is actively looking to score, raising questions about his role on the team as Chris Paul continues to lead as point guard.