Spurs' Star Stephon Castle Shines with Historic 40-Point Triple-Double
San Antonio, February 7, 2026 - In a thrilling display of talent, Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs etched his name in NBA history. With a career-high 42 points, Castle delivered his second triple-double, surpassing the young Victor Wembanyama as the team's standout performer in a 138-125 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. This achievement marked Castle as the youngest player ever (21 years and 98 days) to achieve a 40-12-12 game, breaking the record previously held by Oscar Robertson.
"It was an incredible performance," Wembanyama remarked. "I've seen many impressive stat lines, but Castle's game was truly remarkable."
Castle's dominance spanned just 31 minutes and 51 seconds, the second-fewest minutes played in a 40-point triple-double since 1970-71. James Harden currently holds the record with 29:34 minutes. Castle's 12 rebounds and 78.9% shooting accuracy made him just the second player to achieve a 40-point triple-double with 75% or better field goal percentage, a feat accomplished by Wilt Chamberlain on three occasions.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson praised Castle's performance, noting his ability to create advantages for his teammates and maintain a high pace of play. Castle's first 10 shots were all successful, and he continued to excel throughout the game, logging three steals and a block as the Spurs extended their winning streak to four games.
The crowd at Frost Bank Center erupted in celebration after the win, eagerly awaiting Castle's drum-banging tradition. With a towel draped around his neck, Castle banged the bass drum, leading to enthusiastic cheers from the fans. This was Castle's debut performance, and he expressed satisfaction with his contribution.
As the night progressed, Castle's iconic red Air Jordan 40s, designed to resemble the Air Jordan retro 14 Ferrari, disappeared from the locker room. Castle humorously revealed that he would never wear them again, adding to the night's memorable moments. The Spurs' triumph marked their highest number of victories (36) before the All-Star break since the 2016-17 season, solidifying Castle's pivotal role in the team's success.
