Introduction
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 123-85 on Friday, November 13. The game was in San Antonio. It was an NBA Cup game. The NBA Cup is a special tournament played inside the NBA season. The Spurs have now won 11 games in a row. Their record is 11-2.
What Happened
The Spurs started the game on an 18-0 run. A run is when one team scores many points in a row. San Antonio led 38-14 after the first quarter. The Spurs led 63-33 at half time. The Warriors made only 5 of 25 shots in the first quarter. The Spurs led by 43 points in the third quarter.
Stephon Castle was the star of the game. Castle scored a season-high 32 points. His old high was 24 points. He made 12 of 18 shots. He made 5 of 8 three-point shots. A three-point shot is a shot from far away that is worth three points. Victor Wembanyama had 12 points and 12 rebounds. A rebound is when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot. Wembanyama played only 21 minutes.
The Warriors had a hard night. Their only players in double figures were L.J. Cryer with 20 points and Charles Bassey with 11 points. Draymond Green was given a Flagrant Foul 1 in the first half. A flagrant foul is a hard foul that is not allowed. Green left the game and did not come back in the first half. He finished with four points.
Why People Are Talking About It
People are talking about Stephon Castle. Castle is a young guard for the Spurs. He played the best game of his season. He scored 32 points and made big shots. People are also talking about the Spurs as a team. San Antonio has won 11 games in a row. The team is still unbeaten in NBA Cup play. Wembanyama is one of the best young players in the league.
People are also talking about the Warriors. Golden State played without its star, Stephen Curry. Curry is out for at least two weeks with a right oblique tear. An oblique is a muscle on the side of the body. Curry hurt it in a 115-108 loss in Houston. Without Curry, the Warriors could not keep up with the Spurs.
What Happens Next
The Spurs play next at Utah on Sunday. They will try to win their 12th game in a row. The Warriors play next at New Orleans on Monday. They will try to win without Curry. Curry will be out for at least two weeks. The Warriors will need other players to score more while he is gone.
Final Thoughts
This was a one-sided game from the start. The Spurs were fast, sharp, and full of energy. The Warriors were slow and short-handed. San Antonio looks like a real contender this season. A contender is a team that can fight for a title. Golden State must wait for Curry to come back. Until then, the Spurs are the team to watch.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Sources: ESPN: Spurs 123-85 Warriors (Nov 13, 2026) Game Recap; AP: Castle scores season-high 32 points as Spurs stop the Warriors 123-85 for 11th straight win
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