Overview
- A crooked rim at Toyota Center delayed Spurs–Rockets by about 22 minutes, with broadcast video showing Castle hanging on the rim after a pregame dunk.
- Castle later delivered a third-quarter and-1 windmill after picking off a Kevin Durant pass intended for Amen Thompson and absorbing a foul from Josh Okogie.
- San Antonio fell to Houston 111–106, with the highlight circulating widely on social media during the nationally televised game.
- Castle said, “I had my experience,” when asked about entering the dunk contest again, after competing as a rookie last season.
- Coverage notes Castle as a 21-year-old high-flyer for the 30–13 Spurs, with season averages reported at 17.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists.