What happened
Yaxel Lendeborg scored a career-high 31 points with 12 rebounds and six assists as Golden State beat Denver 134-114 on Monday night.
Coach Steve Kerr said Golden State funneled critical possessions to the rookie, and the win was the Warriors' first of the 2026-27 season.
LINEUP CONTEXT
His shot creation and foul drawing could keep him in late-game lineups, but Golden State will still weigh his defensive lapses.
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Original reporting: Yaxel Lendeborg's game vs. Nuggets gives Warriors glimpse of fantastic future — Yahoo Sports ↗