Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg delivered a standout performance on Monday night, recording 31 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. In only his fourth professional appearance, Lendeborg led his team to a commanding 134-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

The game marked a historic milestone for the rookie, who became the first Warriors player to score 87 points in his first four games since Wilt Chamberlain in 1959. Furthermore, he joined Stephen Curry as the only other Warriors rookie since 2010 to record at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a single game.

"Absolutely," Lendeborg remarked when asked if his rapid success surprised him. "Especially this game.

I had 13 free throws, which is absurd for me." Despite the 24-year-old's individual brilliance, the Warriors had struggled early in the season, losing their first three games before Monday's breakthrough. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised the rookie's maturity, stating, "He is as strong as an ox and highly skilled.

You saw tonight that in all the critical moments, we trusted him with the ball. For a rookie to be that advanced already is extremely rare." The Warriors are scheduled to play their next game on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.