Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37 points as Warriors beat Clippers without Curry
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stepped up in Stephen Curry's absence, scoring a career-high 37 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg delivered a stunning performance by pouring in 37 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Los Angeles Clippers 124–112 on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, as reported by the Daily Tribune. The victory propelled the Warriors to their fourth straight win while navigating a shorthanded roster. Selected 11th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, the 24-year-old American-Dominican forward notched the highest points total of his young career while shooting efficiently and distributing the ball with six assists and four rebounds.
His 37-point explosion marked a historic milestone for the franchise, eclipsing any rookie scoring output since Stephen Curry managed 42 points in 2010. Curry, now a veteran at 38 years old, averaged 33 points over his previous three appearances—including a 44-point night against the Timberwolves—but sat out Sunday's contest to rest his right knee. With Draymond Green also unavailable, Lendeborg stepped into the leadership vacuum for a Warriors squad that has rebounded impressively after missing the playoffs last season.
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I'm gonna just continue to try to keep playing with a smile on my face. Maybe throw little dance moves like Steph once in a while, but I'm gonna just keep trying to find my joy,
Lendeborg said after the game, according to the Daily Tribune.
Golden State head coach Steve Kerr voiced admiration for how quickly the rookie has adapted to the professional level, noting that his raw talent is translating into immediate production even while he is still learning the intricacies of the league.
"He's playing this way, and he really doesn't know the NBA game yet... The game is still really fast for him. But he's so skilled and so talented that he's making all kinds of plays out there."
Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors coach, via Daily Tribune
Kerr added that he expects Lendeborg to improve significantly as he gains experience, calling his immediate impact in the opening weeks of the season remarkable.
The broader league landscape on Sunday featured several other high-scoring affairs and milestone victories across North America. Luka Doncic posted 45 points and 15 rebounds to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131–125 win over the Toronto Raptors, holding off a fierce late-game rally led by Toronto's Jamison Battle, which ultimately forced Lakers coach JJ Redick to sub his starters back into the game in the final minute to close out the victory after a 26-point deficit was threatened. In Boston, Jayson Tatum contributed 32 points and seven assists as the Boston Celtics secured their fifth consecutive victory by defeating the Orlando Magic 108–97, despite surrendering a 15-point lead in the third quarter due to wayward shooting before their defense stayed resolute by forcing 18 turnovers for 21 points with assistance from Paul George, who added 17 points, eight assists, two steals, and two blocked shots. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets secured their first victory of the campaign by defeating the Indiana Pacers 98–90 behind Michael Porter Jr.'s 23 points and nine rebounds, leaving the Sacramento Kings as the sole winless team in the NBA at 0–6 while Brooklyn moved to 1–5.
Disciplinary action also made headlines as the NBA suspended Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings for one game without pay following an intentional elbow to the head of New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens during a previous matchup, an incident for which Flemings was ejected late in the Hawks' 121–99 loss to the Pelicans on Saturday.
| Team | Opponent | Score | Standout Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | LA Clippers | 124–112 | Yaxel Lendeborg (37 pts) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Toronto Raptors | 131–125 | Luka Doncic (45 pts, 15 reb) |
| Boston Celtics | Orlando Magic | 108–97 | Jayson Tatum (32 pts) |
| Brooklyn Nets | Indiana Pacers | 98–90 | Michael Porter Jr. (23 pts, 9 reb) |
What to Watch Next
- Monitor Stephen Curry's knee recovery status ahead of the Warriors' upcoming fixtures.
- Track Yaxel Lendeborg's development and starting role as Golden State continues its early-season schedule.
- Observe whether the Sacramento Kings can secure their first victory of the season to escape the bottom of the standings.
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