Yaxel Lendeborg Drops 31 Points in Historic Warriors Win

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg put up a career-high 31 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in a 134-114 win over the Denver Nuggets. Lendeborg joined Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, and Shaquille O'Neal as the only draft lottery era rookies with 85+ points and 35+ rebounds in their first four games. Through four starts, he averages 21.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, drawing praise and postgame advice from hall-of-fame legends.