Spurs' Stephon Castle joins elite San Antonio company with career-best performance vs. Mavericks

Castle records a 40-point triple-double, becoming only the fifth player in Spurs history to achieve the feat.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 2:31am

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In a dominant 138-125 win over the Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle recorded a career-high 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists for his second career triple-double. Castle joined an elite group of Spurs players to achieve a 30-point triple-double, including Dejounte Murray, David Robinson, Victor Wembanyama, and Alvin Robertson.

Why it matters

Castle's historic performance highlights the Spurs' strong season, as they continue to climb the Western Conference standings. The young guard's breakout game also cements his status as one of the league's rising stars.

The details

Castle made 15 of 19 shots from the field, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, and converted 7 of 10 free throws. He also contributed three steals and a block in 32 minutes, joining the likes of Wilt Chamberlain as one of the few players in NBA history to surpass 75 percent shooting in a 40-point triple-double game. The Spurs, led by Castle's dominance, built an 81-67 halftime lead and cruised to the victory.

  • The Spurs improved to 36-16 on the season, keeping them in second place in the Western Conference, 3.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • The Spurs will face the Los Angeles Lakers next on Tuesday night as they begin their annual Rodeo Road Trip.

The players

Stephon Castle

A second-year guard for the San Antonio Spurs who recorded a career-high 40-point triple-double in the win over the Mavericks.

Dejounte Murray

A Spurs player who has also achieved a 30-point triple-double, joining Castle in the elite company.

David Robinson

A former Spurs player who has also achieved a 30-point triple-double, joining Castle in the elite company.

Victor Wembanyama

A Spurs player who has also achieved a 30-point triple-double, joining Castle in the elite company.

Alvin Robertson

A former Spurs player who has also achieved a 30-point triple-double, joining Castle in the elite company.

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What’s next

The Spurs will face the Los Angeles Lakers next on Tuesday night as they begin their annual Rodeo Road Trip.

The takeaway

Stephon Castle's historic performance highlights the Spurs' strong season and cements his status as one of the league's rising stars, joining an elite group of Spurs players to achieve a 30-point triple-double.