The Golden State Warriors are gearing up to host the Los Angeles Clippers tonight in San Francisco, but hold up, because the biggest news is who *won’t* be on the court. Superstar Steph Curry and veteran Draymond Green are both sitting this one out, throwing a massive wrench into a Warriors squad that just found its rhythm.
The Streak is On, But the Stars Are Resting
Man, what a turnaround for Golden State. They stumbled out of the gate with three straight losses to kick off the season. Rough start, right? But they flipped the script completely, stacking up three consecutive wins. Their latest triumph came Friday night, a 112-95 beatdown of the Los Angeles Lakers. And let me tell you, that game was epic. They dug themselves into a 23-point hole after the first quarter, staring down another L, but then went on an absolute tear, outscoring the Lakers 97-57 over the final three quarters. Seriously, Curry led that charge with 31 points, dropping highlights all over the place, including an ankle-breaking move on Lakers star Luka Dončić that was just nasty.
So, they’re hot, they’ve got momentum, and now? Curry and Green are both sidelined tonight against the Clippers. It’s an injury management move, a rest day on the front end of a back-to-back, clearing them to face the Suns tomorrow night. Al Horford is playing tonight, but that means he’ll likely be resting against Phoenix. You gotta wonder how that impacts the flow when you’re trying to keep a winning streak alive.
Rookie Under Pressure: Lendeborg’s Chance to Respond
This brings us to rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. He had a tough go of it against the Lakers, managing just six points, a season-low for him. And you gotta respect the kid for owning it. Post-game, he was brutally honest about his performance. “Try not to wet the bed as bad as I did,” he said, talking about his goal for the next game. He’s a “big dweller on bad games,” he admitted, crediting “Them boys had my back today. Steph Curry did his thing.”
Now, with Curry and Green out, the spotlight is directly on Lendeborg. This isn’t just a chance to avoid “wetting the bed,” it’s a golden opportunity for him to step up, make a statement, and show why he belongs. Can he find his rhythm and help keep this streak alive when his biggest stars are watching from the bench?
Catch the game tonight at 5:30 PM PT, live from San Francisco. It’s on NBC Sports Bay Area, or you can listen on 95.7 The Game. The Warriors have a chance to prove they’re more than just their star duo, and Lendeborg has a chance to prove himself. It’s gonna be wild.
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Originally reported by Golden State of Mind.
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