Yaxel Lendeborg scored a team-high 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds during a 124-98 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on Tuesday night, Listín Diario reported. The Warriors established an 81-point first half and built a lead as large as 38 points in the final period.
Warriors Open Preseason With 81-Point First Half
Golden State took control of the contest immediately, opening the first quarter with an 11-2 run that quickly expanded into a double-digit margin. The team scored 45 points in the opening period alone, building a lead of up to 20 points. Draymond Green capped the high-scoring quarter with a buzzer-beating three-pointer, immediately following a four-point play by Stephen Curry.
The Warriors never trailed throughout the game. Every eligible player on the Golden State roster entered the contest for the second outing.
Lendeborg and Curry Lead Golden State Scoring
Yaxel Lendeborg paced the Warriors with 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field, adding a team-best nine rebounds. Lendeborg scored five points in a 35-second span during the first quarter, converting a traditional three-point play before driving to the basket off an assist from Green.
Stephen Curry made his home debut for the season to an ovation from the Chase Center crowd. The veteran played 14 minutes, all in the first half, finishing with 16 points, three three-pointers, and five assists while shooting 4 of 7 from the field. Brandin Podziemski also contributed 16 points for Golden State, and Green recorded eight assists before the intermission.
Lakers Struggle to Contain Golden State Offense
For Los Angeles, Sandro Mamukelashvili led the scoring effort with 15 points, while Jaden Hardy added 13 points. Chris Mañón finished with seven points, four rebounds, and two steals for the Lakers, who were unable to mount a second-half comeback as the Warriors extended their advantage to 38 points in the fourth quarter.
What Were the Top Scoring Performances?
What were the top scoring performances for Golden State? Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski each added 16 points in the victory.
How did Stephen Curry perform in his limited minutes? Curry played 14 minutes exclusively in the first half, scoring 16 points with three three-pointers and five assists.
Who led the Los Angeles Lakers in scoring? Sandro Mamukelashvili paced the Lakers with 15 points, followed by Jaden Hardy with 13 points.
