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Yaxel Lendeborg Breaks Silence on Derik Queen Altercation

Early in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors‘ dominant win against the New Orleans Pelicans, Yaxel Lendeborg got into it with Derik Queen.With 10:51 left in the game, Queen was called for a foul on Graham Ike. The…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:45 PM
Yaxel Lendeborg Breaks Silence on Derik Queen Altercation
Key Things to Know
  • Yaxel Lendeborg explained he confronted Derik Queen to defend teammate Graham Ike following a push.
  • Both Lendeborg and Queen received technical fouls early in the fourth quarter.
  • The Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 to claim their eighth straight win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg addressed his fourth-quarter altercation with New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen following a 138-87 victory on November 9, 2026. The incident occurred with 10:51 remaining when Queen pushed Graham Ike, leading Lendeborg to confront Queen in defense of his teammate. Both players were assessed technical fouls following the scuffle.

Lendeborg finished the contest with 23 points, seven rebounds, and four assists as Golden State secured its largest win in 35 years. The victory pushed the Warriors' winning streak to eight games. Following the performance, Hall of Famer Chris Mullin praised Lendeborg's season, suggesting his production is worthy of NBA All-Star consideration.

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