Stephon Castle causes unexpected delay as warmup session goes wrong ahead of San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets clash

The game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets got delayed unexpectedly due to a warm-up mishap. A clip went viral across social media platforms that showcased that Stephon Castle was the reason behind this delay.

Castle has been one of the top scorers for the Spurs this season. The athlete is currently averaging 17.1 points with 4.9 rebounds and 7.0 assists.Athletes from both teams seemed restless during the delay. The clip even featured Kevin Durant wanting the game to start as soon as possible. In this season, the Spurs have faced the Rockets twice to date. The delay caused in the game did not have a great impact and once it had started, the game went on smoothly.

Stephon Castle accidentally damages basketball rim causing sudden delay in game

Stephon Castle has grabbed the limelight in the 2025-2026 season with his impressive performances. The athlete once again is in the spotlight. He played a major role in delaying the game on January 20 between the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets. During the warm-up session, the athlete went for a dunk and hung from the rim after that. This damaged the rim and called for immediate attention from the officials.

They could be seen taking measurements and putting the rim back up. The announcers observed Kevin Durant during the delay and tried to decode what he was saying. It was “Let’s play ball,” on repeat.

Castle has been at the forefront of the Spurs team this entire season. He even received an inspiring message from LeBron James himself recently. It was after the athlete led the Spurs to a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron gifted a jersey to the Spurs star and inspired him to work harder for the upcoming games.

How are the San Antonio Spurs performing in the 2025-2026 season?

The San Antonio Spurs seem to be quite determined about the championship run. They have occupied the second spot and continue to build on their record. The team currently stands with a win-loss stat of 30-13. Their win percentage is .698 and their differential stands at +5.3 points. The Spurs are just a win ahead of the Denver Nuggets. However, they have a long way to go to edge the Oklahoma City Thunder in the standings.