Aggressive Yaxel Lendeborg helps Warriors drub short-handed Lakers in preseason home opener
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, heeding the advice of coach Steve Kerr to take advantage of his scoring opportunities, had 17 points in a preseason win over the Lakers.
Golden State Warriors' rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) led the charge in a 124-98 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Lendeborg's aggressive scoring mentality was on full display as he attacked the rim with determination. In the second quarter, Lendeborg dazzled with a layup over 6-foot-7 Jake LaRavia (12) and connected on back-to-back 3-pointers from each wing.
His 17 points were a significant boost for the Warriors, who overpowered the Lakers with a 29-point margin. Lendeborg's performance marked the early promise of an offensive threat that could redefine the team's prospects in the Bay Area.
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