Stephon Castle Admits Spurs Were Missing Something in WCF Game 5

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Stephon Castle Admits Spurs Were Missing Something in WCF Game 5

Castle doesn't feel like it will be difficult for the Spurs to create an advantage in game 6, but he admitted they were missing something in game 5. "We just didn’t make shots," Castle stated, insisting that the Spurs created good chances in the game. San Antonio has an uphill battle ahead, with OKC on the verge of eliminating them.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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