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Luka Dončić trash-talks Yaxel Lendeborg, hits half-court shot to end first half

The Lakers star made a 49-foot shot off the glass right before halftime, 21 seconds after the Warriors' rookie picked up a technical foul.

By Marcus Thompson II · The Athletic

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:48 AM

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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said he lost respect for Luka Dončić and told him he 'sucks.'
Lendeborg criticized Dončić for complaining to referees and relying on foul-baiting during the game.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-105 on opening night.

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said he lost respect for Luka Dončić after repeatedly trash-talking the Los Angeles Lakers star during Wednesday's opening-night matchup. Lendeborg stated he told Dončić he "sucks" and criticized the guard's frequent complaining and foul-baiting throughout the contest, which saw the Lakers defeat the Warriors 127-105.

Dončić countered Lendeborg's remarks by sparking a crucial 13-4 first-half run, ultimately finishing the game with 31 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Lendeborg, who recorded 12 points in his NBA debut, received a technical foul during the heated exchanges.

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Luka Dončić trash-talks Yaxel Lendeborg, hits half-court shot to end first half

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