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Stephon Castle makes history with 40-point triple-double

Spurs guard Stephon Castle delivered a landmark performance, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to post at least 40 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds in a game. The outing placed Castle in rare statistical company and added another milestone to his early career.

Dr. Sarah Chen
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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle authored a historic night, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to record a game of at least 40 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds.

Castle’s triple-double reached a benchmark rarely seen at any age, combining high-volume scoring with playmaking and control of the glass. The performance underscored his all-around impact and highlighted a complete offensive and rebounding workload from the backcourt.

A milestone performance

With 40 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds, Castle met a statistical threshold that has been achieved by only a select group of players in league history. His age made the accomplishment unprecedented, setting a new standard for the youngest player to reach those marks in a single game.

The Spurs’ guard added a defining entry to his resume with a night that blended scoring efficiency, creation for teammates and sustained activity on the boards.

Originally reported by Espn