Stephon Castle scored a season-high 32 points to help the San Antonio Spurs extend their winning streak to 11 games.
The Spurs cruised to a 123-85 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, remaining unbeaten in NBA Cup play according to Yahoo Sports.
Victor Wembanyama contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds in just 21 minutes of action.
The Warriors struggled significantly throughout the contest, especially while playing without star Stephen Curry.
Curry is currently sidelined for at least two weeks due to a right oblique tear reported by AP News.
Golden State was limited to just 14 points in the opening quarter, marking a season low for the team.
The Spurs held a commanding 63-33 lead at halftime, the fewest points allowed by San Antonio in a first half since 2018.
Tensions flared during the second quarter when Draymond Green received a Flagrant Foul 1 for a shove on Wembanyama.
Green exited the game shortly after the incident and did not return to the floor.
L.J. Cryer led the Warriors with 20 points, while Charles Bassey added 11 points in the defeat.
Castle finished the night shooting 12 for 18 from the field, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc.
The Spurs led by as many as 43 points during the third quarter, allowing both teams to rest their starters for the remainder of the game.
This victory keeps San Antonio at the top of their group standings as the NBA Cup competition continues.
The Warriors now look ahead to a Monday matchup against New Orleans to regroup.
Meanwhile, the Spurs travel to Utah on Sunday to continue their season.
The dominant performance underscored the current momentum for San Antonio as they maintain their impressive winning streak across the league.
Golden State faces significant challenges as they navigate the absence of their two-time MVP while attempting to remain competitive in the Western Conference.
