Why Stephon Castle says Timberwolves aren’t dictating Spurs’ aggression

After a very physical Game 1 between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves, the Silver and Black didn’t shy away from any aggression in Game 2 of the second round in the NBA playoffs. In fact, Stephon Castle increased it.

Time after time, the Spurs star guard drove into the lane throughout the first quarter of what turned into one of the most lopsided wins in San Antonio’s playoff history.

ClutchPoints asked last season’s Rookie of the Year if the constant attacking is part of the game plan against the Western Conference’s fifth seed.

“I wouldn’t say that’s more of a game plan for them. I just think that’s who we are offensively, just staying aggressive throughout the whole 48 minutes and trying to play with pace,” Castle responded.

The national champion at UConn scored a game-high 21 points and dished out four assists in the Spurs’ 133-95 blowout of the T’wolves.

“If we can touch the paint at any time in a possession we’re going to try to do that, whether we’re trying to create a shot for ourselves or our teammates. So, whether we’re getting the calls early or not, I don’t think we can change our aggressiveness because that’s just who we are,” Castle continued to ClutchPoints.

Stephon Castle discusses all aspects of Spurs’ physicality vs. Timberwolves

The Spurs didn’t reserve their assertive mindset just to offense.

“I think our aggressiveness was right where we wanted it to be,” Castle said of his team’s defense. “We felt like Game One they got to their actions a little too easy and they were very comfortable offensively.”