San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle injured his left hand during Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 26. The injury occurred while driving to the basket and colliding with Jerami Grant.
Key points
Stephon Castle injured his left hand
Injury occurred during Game 4 against the Trail Blazers
Castle collided with Jerami Grant while driving to the basket
Injury happened midway through the second quarter
Castle is the 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year
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Stephon Castle injury: Spurs guard bangs up left hand vs. Trail Blazers
The first round of the NBA playoffs has produced a spate of injuries, and the San Antonio Spurs are facing one more.
On the play, which came midway through the second quarter, Castle was driving against Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, who tried to draw a charge. When Castle crashed into Grant, however, the two fell to the court, and Castle landed on his left hand.
He initially remained in the game, but repeatedly favored it, especially when it grazed against other players. Eventually Castle asked to be subbed out, and he headed into the locker room.
According to the ESPN broadcast, Castle received X-rays, though he eventually returned to the bench. Once seated, he continued to be in apparent discomfort, shaking his left hand.
Q&A
What happened to Stephon Castle during the game against the Trail Blazers?
Stephon Castle injured his left hand while driving to the basket and colliding with Jerami Grant.
When did Stephon Castle's injury occur in the game?
The injury occurred midway through the second quarter of Game 4 on April 26.
Who were the Spurs playing when Stephon Castle got injured?
The Spurs were playing against the Portland Trail Blazers when Castle sustained his injury.
What is Stephon Castle's status in the NBA?
Stephon Castle is the 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year.
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Castle did have more tape on the hand, and he returned to the game briefly before being subbed out with 1:57 left in the first half.
Through two quarters, Castle played 11:48 and went 4-of-8 from the field for 10 points, adding 2 assists.
The Spurs struggled in the second quarter, as Portland has opened a 58-41 lead at the half.
The good news for San Antonio was that Castle was on the floor to start the third quarter, which coincided with a 13-0 Spurs run to start the period.
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