The Golden State Warriors accomplished something Friday night that no other team has done in nearly 30 years of NBA play-by-play tracking: they trailed by at least 25 points and still won by 17 or more. The Dubs pulled off this insane, thunderous comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, beating them 112-95 and grabbing their third straight win. It was a proper dose of revenge after that opening day loss, and frankly, it was about as entertaining a game as any fan could ask for.
Curry Leads A Historic Comeback
Talk about an instant classic! Steph Curry and Luka Dončić went head-to-head all night, giving us highlights for days, but it was Curry who ultimately steered the ship through rough waters. To claw back from a 25-point deficit and then absolutely bury the Lakers by 17 points is just wild. We were spoiled watching these two go at it, and it’s clear the Warriors are finding their rhythm early in the season, now riding a three-game winning streak. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement, especially against a team that got the better of them on opening day.
Grading The Early Season Surprises
It’s always more fun to break down performances when the team is winning, right? Let’s take a look at a couple of players who had interesting nights.
Gui Santos played 16 minutes, putting up 2 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. He also had 2 turnovers and 2 fouls, shooting 1-for-4 from the field and 0-for-1 from deep, ending with a 25.0% true-shooting percentage and a +9 plus/minus. Santos didn’t even play Wednesday and was questionable for this game with knee tendinitis. The Lakers matchup wasn’t ideal for him, which is why the Warriors moved him out of the starting lineup in the second half. Still, his energy is always a factor, and in a game where the Dubs had to dig deep to overcome such a massive deficit, his effort helped keep the arena alive. For his part, he earned a B- grade.
Then there’s Yaxel Lendeborg. In 24 minutes, he scored 6 points, grabbed 1 rebound, committed 5 turnovers, and racked up 6 fouls, fouling out of the game in just half the court time. He shot 2-for-3 from the field, 1-for-2 from three, and 1-for-2 from the free-throw line, posting a 77.3% true-shooting percentage and a -20 plus/minus. We can confidently say this was the worst game of Lendeborg’s very short NBA career. He was a non-factor on offense, absent on the glass, and his defense wasn’t up to his usual standard. It’s tough when you set the bar so high, but this was a truly disappointing performance. We have to remember this was just his sixth career game, and the Lakers had already seen him once this year and clearly came prepared. Lendeborg himself summed it up perfectly, saying the lesson was to “try not to wet the bed as bad as I did.”
After a game like that, you know Lendeborg is itching to prove himself. My guess is he has a monster game coming on Sunday, looking to wash away the memory of Friday night.
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Originally reported by Golden State of Mind.
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