Historic Wembanyama-Castle Triple-Doubles — Spurs Lose to Warriors

Merlin sees a Spurs night of near-magic and near-miss: San Antonio fell 125-120 to Golden State, but Victor Wembanyama (31-15-10) and Stephon Castle (23-10-10) each recorded triple-doubles — a franchise first — while Stephen Curry torched the Spurs for 46. The loss stung, but the result matters because it showed the Spurs’ two-young-star core can already swing games and that San Antonio remains a serious contender at 8-3. Merlin notes the signs of a rising dynasty and the cracks that still need sealing. The Spurs led by 16 before fading, so coaching tweaks and defensive discipline will decide if this duo becomes a title-caliber engine or a thrilling footnote. At Frost Bank Center, adjustments and home energy give San Antonio the edge — but Curry’s brilliance is always a ledger of danger.