A 112-95 victory for the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night should have Yaxel Lendeborg riding high, especially after he grabbed a measure of revenge against Luka Dončić. But Lendeborg told reporters something wild after the game: he admitted he “wet the bed” with his individual showing, calling his play poor on both ends of the floor. Seriously, who talks like that after a win?
The Self-Correction of a Warrior
This wasn’t just any win. It was Yaxel Lendeborg getting a real shot at redemption against Luka Dončić, that Lakers’ superstar guard. Remember that “fiery first matchup” in the season opener? Lendeborg got his measure of revenge on Friday night, pure and simple. But the guy isn’t sugarcoating anything, is he? To stand there after a 112-95 victory and say you “wet the bed” on both ends of the floor? That’s next-level honesty right there. It tells you everything about the kind of drive this guy has, that even in victory, he’s scrutinizing his own game that hard.
Curry’s Backing and Teammates to the Rescue
So, even with Lendeborg owning up to his struggles, how’d the Warriors pull off a 112-95 win against a team featuring Luka Dončić? That’s where the heart of this Golden State squad comes in. Lendeborg didn’t hesitate to give credit where it’s due, telling reporters his teammates “had my back” in the win. And who else stepped up? None other than Stephen Curry, who provided “plenty of help” to ensure Lendeborg’s individual “poor showing” didn’t sink the ship. It’s a massive testament to the team’s depth and chemistry when a player can have an off night, call it like it is, and still walk away with a big W because the rest of the crew elevates. That’s how you build a real contender.
This kind of raw honesty from a player like Lendeborg, backed by a huge team performance with Steph Curry doing his thing, should make every Golden State fan feel good. It shows a team that can win even when individual stars aren’t shining brightest. You gotta love that kind of grit this early in the season. Keep your eyes peeled for how Lendeborg bounces back and how this Warriors team keeps gelling. This could be just the start of something special.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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