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Kevin Durant praises rookie Yaxel Lendeborg after competitive matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 7:11 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Kevin Durant praises rookie Yaxel Lendeborg after competitive matchup

Summary

Kevin Durant acknowledged the talent of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg after their game on November 11, 2026. Lendeborg scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Golden State Warriors' 115-108 loss to the Houston Rockets. With Stephen Curry exiting the game due to abdominal soreness, Lendeborg took on a larger offensive role, contributing significantly in his 36 minutes on the court. Durant described Lendeborg as a matchup problem and expressed excitement for his future. The Rockets secured the win thanks to strong performances from Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.

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•Lendeborg scored 25 points and had 10 rebounds in 36 minutes.
•Durant called Lendeborg a matchup problem for defenders.
•Stephen Curry left the game due to abdominal soreness.
•Houston Rockets won the game 115-108.
•Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson each contributed 19 points.

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7:11 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets real on Yaxel Lendeborg after battling rookie for first time

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Kevin Durant has faced plenty of talented young players throughout his NBA career. However, the Houston Rockets veteran couldn’t resist praising the Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg for his potential. Lendeborg made a strong impression during Wednesday’s game against the Rockets and finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Despite […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets real on Yaxel Lendeborg after battling rookie for first time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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