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“Looked Kind of Foolish”: Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Admits Copying Stephen Curry Backfired Instantly

Yaxel Lendeborg had another memorable night on Monday, putting up 23 points, including a perfect 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, as the Golden State Warriors secured their eighth consecutive victory with a 138-87 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. It…

By Pranav Kotai · Essentially Sports

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:10 PM

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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg admitted copying Stephen Curry's celebration caused him to look foolish after conceding an immediate basket.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 to earn their eighth consecutive victory.
Lendeborg scored 23 points, while teammates Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski each added 25 points.

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg admitted that attempting to copy teammate Stephen Curry's celebration backfired during Monday's 138-87 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. After hitting a step-back three-pointer late in the second quarter, Lendeborg celebrated, only to immediately surrender an easy layup to Saddiq Bey on the subsequent defensive possession.

Lendeborg acknowledged feeling foolish for letting the celebration compromise his defense during the blowout victory, which marked Golden State's eighth consecutive win. Lendeborg finished the night with 23 points, while both Curry and Brandin Podziemski each scored 25 points for the Warriors.

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