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In his first NBA game, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg made headlines after exchanging words with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic during their season opener. Such moments can be part of a rookie’s learning curve as he experiences the intensity and physicality of the NBA firsthand. Hence, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stepped in to give Lendeborg an NSFW lesson about how officials handle on-court exchanges.
During the game, Kerr was spotted on the sideline offering the rookie some advice.
“They call all that sh*t here; they wouldn’t call it in any other arena,” Kerr told the Warriors rookie.
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However, Golden State struggled to match Los Angeles’ intensity throughout the game, ultimately suffering a 127-105 loss at Crypto.com Arena.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 23 points, shooting 7-of-15 from the field and 2-of-7 from beyond the arc. He also contributed two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 21 minutes.
Lendeborg finished with 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting, along with three rebounds, two assists and one steal. The 11th overall pick showed glimpses of his potential while gaining valuable experience against a formidable Lakers lineup.
Brandon Williams provided an additional scoring boost off the bench with 14 points, while Gui Santos chipped in with 12 points and five rebounds. Despite those contributions, the Warriors struggled to keep pace with Los Angeles, particularly as the Lakers pulled away during the middle quarters.
On the other hand, Doncic led the Lakers with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Austin Reaves also played a significant role, finishing with 23 points and six assists.
However, Walker Kessler arguably stole the spotlight with a remarkable performance in his first regular-season game wearing a Lakers jersey.
The new center finished with 26 points on a perfect 12-of-12 shooting from the field, alongside nine rebounds and two blocks. He also recorded 10 dunks.
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