Young Spurs guards step up big in Game 5 win

Castle was a big part of slowing down Anthony Edwards, who shredded the Spurs defense in Game 4. Edwards scored 20 points, but committed four turnovers while the Spurs held him to only 13 field-goal attempts. Plus, Castle got Jaden McDaniels into foul trouble, and McDaniels played just 30 minutes.

Dylan Harper showed impressive toughness for a rookie

At the end of the third quarter, Harper scored six Spurs points of his own, thanks primarily to hustling for offensive rebounds. He fought off bigger players to extend possessions and help get the Spurs an 18-point lead going into the final quarter.

Later, Harper got in on the dunk parade himself, making his own similar drive to the hoop through multiple Wolves defenders and throwing down a dunk. The Wolves have a very athletic roster, but aside from Edwards, none of them can match the pure explosiveness and speed of Harper and Castle.

The Timberwolves have far more postseason experience after making two straight deep playoff runs. Still, you'd never know Castle and Harper were in their first playoffs judging by how they're performing on the big stage.