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Yaxel Lendeborg shines as Warriors trail Rockets despite Curry's injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:19 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg shines as Warriors trail Rockets despite Curry's injury

Summary

The Golden State Warriors faced a tough matchup against the Houston Rockets on November 11, 2026, losing Stephen Curry early to an abdominal injury. The Warriors fell behind by double digits in the first half, but rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stepped up, scoring 18 points before halftime and finishing the game with 25 points despite tighter defense in the second half. The Warriors ultimately lost 115-108, ending their eight-game winning streak. Charles Barkley praised head coach Steve Kerr for instilling confidence in Lendeborg, who may need to continue leading the team as Curry's status remains uncertain ahead of an upcoming game against the San Antonio Spurs.

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Status Watch

•Curry left the game early due to an abdominal injury.
•Lendeborg scored 25 points and led all scorers.
•Warriors' losing streak snaps at eight games.
•Barkley commended Kerr for trusting Lendeborg's abilities.
•Next game against the San Antonio Spurs scheduled for Friday.

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6:19 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley is loving Warriors HC Steve Kerr’s Yaxel Lendeborg approach

What they're saying

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Wednesday night did not go according to plan for the Golden State Warriors. They lost Stephen Curry early in their clash against the Houston Rockets due to an abdominal injury , putting the Dubs in such a difficult spot against one of the best teams in the association. They then went down by double digits in the first half against the Rockets, so […] The post Charles Barkley is loving Warriors HC Steve Kerr’s Yaxel Lendeborg approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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