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Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Calls Out Luka Doncic, Both on Court and After Huge Loss to Lakers
Lendeborg was whistled for a technical foul after trading insults with Doncic, who scored 28 points and hit a half-court buzzer-beater in the Lakers’ win.
- During Wednesday's season opener, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg sparked a feisty rivalry, with the 24-year-old openly questioning the veteran's playing style throughout the loss.
- Constant complaining to officials prompted Lendeborg to spar with Doncic, whom he criticized as engaging in "a lot of flopping, a lot of foul-baiting, a lot of praying to the refs, man."
- Doncic punctuated the Lakers' 66-52 halftime lead with a 48-foot halfcourt heave, pointing at Lendeborg, while the rookie drew a technical foul for his unfiltered trash talk during the intense second quarter.
- Warriors veteran Draymond Green defended Lendeborg's aggression afterward, while Doncic dismissed the confrontation: "I think everybody knows when somebody starts talking, you get a different me."
- The teams meet again on October 30 in San Francisco, offering another opportunity for the rookie to test his defensive approach against the six-time All-Star in their budding rivalry.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic, left, looks to fans after scoring as Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green takes the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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