The Golden State Warriors put together another standout performance, this time against the New Orleans Pelicans to go 8-3 on the season. The Warriors beat the Pelicans 138-87 to win their 8th straight game.
Yaxel Lendeborg played a huge part in this victory, as he has been a key part of this Warriors win streak. Lendeborg finished with 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal, knocking down all four of his 3-pointers and shooting 8-for-10 from the field. He also finished with a +34 plus-minus.
Asked how much fun he’s having during the Warriors’ early-season run, Lendeborg gave it a 10 out of 10 and described trying out a celebration that didn’t go as planned.
“I would say 10 out of 10. I told Steph that I was gonna try to do his little thing when we score, where I start dancing or celebrating. I tried that out today. I made a three, and I don’t know if you guys saw the play, but Saddiq Bey just went and drove me right to the basket and laid it up on me.”
He said the experience has been fun but is also a learning process, including how to balance the fun with playing defense.
“I’m having a lot of fun, but I’m also still at a point where, when is it gonna be too much fun? When do I gotta stop and actually play defense or try something out? Trial and error. I learned today. Celebrated, got scored on, looked kind of foolish in a way, but it’s been very fun, very fun to learn. Just see everything that’s happening firsthand, just continue to grow my confidence. It’s been awesome.”
The Rockets now look to continue their winning momentum against a formidable Golden State Warriors team led by former Warriors championship-winning forward Kevin Durant.