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Yaxel Lendeborg wants to make sure he’s not having too much fun so he doesn’t look like a bozo

The Golden State Warriors put together another standout performance, this time against the New Orleans Pelicans to go 8-3 on the season. The Warriors beat the Pelicans 138-87 to win their 8th straight game. Yaxel on how much fun he's…

By Randall Barnes · Clutch Points

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:59 PM

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Yaxel Lendeborg said he must balance celebrating with defense after getting scored on by Saddiq Bey.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 to extend their winning streak to eight games.
Lendeborg scored 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting, adding seven rebounds, four assists, and a plus-34 rating.

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Golden State Warriors player Yaxel Lendeborg reflected on balancing on-court celebrations with defensive focus following a 138-87 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Lendeborg noted that while he rated his enjoyment a 10 out of 10, celebrating a made 3-pointer led to an immediate defensive lapse when Saddiq Bey scored on him.

Lendeborg delivered a standout performance in Golden State's eighth consecutive victory, recording 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal while shooting 8-for-10 from the field. He acknowledged the sequence as an important learning experience to avoid getting caught out while continuing to build confidence.

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Yaxel Lendeborg wants to make sure he’s not having too much fun so he doesn’t look like a bozo

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