What happened
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 31 points with 12 rebounds and six assists as Golden State beat Denver 134-114 on Monday night, earning its first win of the 2026-27 season.
The rookie joined Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, and Draymond Green in a high-scoring start, and his effort helped the Warriors win at Ball Arena for the first time since 2022.
The game suggests Golden State may keep leaning into this five-man alignment, but Monday's box score alone does not confirm any future rotation changes.
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Original reporting: What we learned as Yaxel Lendeborg dominates vs. Nuggets in Warriors' first win — Yahoo Sports ↗