Lendeborg has more 30-point games in NBA than in 112 D-I games

His 37 against the Clippers set a career high

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg now has more 30-point games in the NBA than he had across his entire 112-game Division I career. His latest was a

Why it matters: The 37 points are the most by a Warriors rookie in a single game since Steph Curry in 2010, per the NBA. Lendeborg has reached that level within the first weeks of his rookie season.

By the numbers: Lendeborg is averaging 17 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3 assists in 2026-27 through 7 games. Against the Clippers he scored 37 points with 6 assists and 6 three-pointers, shooting 13 of 19 from the field.

What to watch: Golden State, which has won four straight, will see whether he can sustain the scoring as his role grows.

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