The San Antonio Spurs dropped their third game in four tries Sunday evening against the Minnesota Timberwolves, exposing some growing pains they're still managing as they navigate life in Year 2 of the Victor Wembanyama era.

Injuries remain a recurring theme for the Spurs, with Zach Collins, Keldon Johnson and Tre Jones recently sitting out with assorted ailments.

Rookie Stephon Castle excelled in his second half minutes supporting fellow Area 51 teammate, Victor Wembanyama