Forward Yaxel Lendeborg, a first-round pick for the Golden State Warriors, stood out in the team's 131-122 loss to the Phoenix Suns on October 24, 2026. The player reached a career-high 26 points, shooting 6-for-11 from three-point range. Lendeborg's performance, which also included nine rebounds and five assists, took place in a match marked by the absence of several starters for the Golden State team.
For the matchup, the coaching staff chose to rest Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, and Al Horford. The roster was already missing Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Kristaps Porzingis. On the Phoenix Suns' side, the standout was Devin Booker, who scored 43 points and led the opponent's offense, especially during the third quarter, a period in which the team scored 45 points.
In addition to Lendeborg, guard De'Anthony Melton contributed 25 points, while Brandon Williams also surpassed the 20-point mark in the game. Among the rookies, center Graham Ike recorded his first career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors now have three consecutive losses at the start of the season.
