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Yaxel Lendeborg recorded 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets 134-114 on Monday night at Ball Arena, earning their first win of the 2026-27 NBA season. The rookie out of Michigan shot 9-for-19 from the field and 12-for-13 from the free-throw line, adding six assists and a block […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg erupts for 31 points as Warriors crush Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Warriors opened the 2026‑27 season with a dominant 134‑114 win over the Denver Nuggets, highlighted by rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s historic performance. In just his fourth NBA game, Lendeborg posted 31 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists on 62.7% true‑shooting, becoming the fifth Warriors rookie since 2000 to record a 30‑point, 10‑rebound game and earning an A+ grade. Steph Curry contributed off the bench while Gui Santos added 13 efficient points for an A‑, and Draymond Green’s play‑making kept the offense flowing. The article grades each player and praises Lendeborg’s early impact and the team’s overall execution.
Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr reveal their thoughts on Yaxel Lendeborg's dominant performance against the Nuggets tonight.
The Nuggets allowed Steph Curry a perfect shooting night and the Warriors to score 134 points. The post LNN: Denver Nuggets play porous defense, suffer blowout loss at home vs Golden State appeared first on Mile High Sports .
The Golden State Warriors snap their early‑season slump with a 134‑114 road victory over the Denver Nuggets on Oct. 26, 2026. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg leads the way, posting 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists while shooting 12‑for‑13 from the line. Stephen Curry contributes a flawless 24‑point, 8‑for‑8 night, and the bench steps up as Al Horford hits 11 points on perfect three‑point shooting. Denver’s DeMar DeRozan sparks a late rally, but the Warriors’ 9‑0 third‑quarter run and strong play from Brandin Podziemski (18 points, +33 plus/minus) seal the win, marking the Warriors’ first triumph of the season.
A dominant performance by the pair of Stephen Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg helps the Warriors secure their first win of the season.
The Nuggets welcomed an 0-3 Warriors squad to Ball Arena for the late game on Monday night. Steph Curry and co. were in no mood to… The post Recap: Nuggets give up 134 to the winless Warriors in another defensive disaster appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
In Yaxel Lendeborg, the Golden State Warriors may have finally found the young star they can have Stephen Curry pass the torch to for when his NBA career comes to an end. Lendeborg has been brilliant to start his NBA career, and he only seems to be getting better with each passing game. On Monday, […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry reveals the most impressive aspect of Yaxel Lendeborg’s game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Golden State Warriors played their hearts out on Monday night, earning a much-deserved 131-111 victory over the Denver Nuggets on the road. It looked like the Warriors already had the Nuggets on the ropes early in the fourth quarter, but Aaron Gordon’s ejection after racking up two technical fouls in quick succession proved to […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry has perfect reaction to Aaron Gordon getting ejected from Nuggets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yaxel Lendeborg had his best game so far on Monday, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Denver Nuggets, 134-114, at Ball Arena. The Warriors entered the win column after a 0-3 start. Lendeborg was unfazed despite facing Nikola Jokic, finishing with a game-high 31 points on 9-of-19 field goals. He also had 12 rebounds […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg hits historic stat line only Victor Wembanyama matched as a rookie appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yaxel Lendeborg reached new heights again on Monday as the Golden State Warriors crushed the Denver Nuggets for their first win of the season.
Stephen Curry may be old, and he might sit out every back-to-back set the Golden State Warriors have this season. But on the games he suits up for, the expectation for Curry is that he’ll be his typically reliable self. He was exactly that on Monday as the Warriors earned their first win of the […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry pitches a perfect game in big win over the Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nikola Jokic opened Monday night with a quarter that only a handful of players have matched in nearly 30 years. It wasn't enough to beat the Golden State Warriors
The Denver Nuggets lost the plot in the second half of an eventual 134-114 loss against the Golden State Warriors, and no other play encapsulated that better than Aaron Gordon racking up two technical fouls in quick succession. With the Warriors leading by 16 points, 107-91, the Nuggets knew that every possession matters from that […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon gets ejected from Warriors clash after double technical fouls appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Oakland Athletics report that infielder Max Muncy has undergone a knee debridement and a platelet‑rich plasma injection to treat cartilage damage in his left knee. Despite ending the season on the injured list, the minor procedure is expected to clear him for spring training. Muncy, a 2021 first‑round pick, entered 2026 with a .214/.259/.379 rookie line and a modest .230/.296/.387 sophomore slash, striking out 32% of the time. With only one minor‑league option left and a new president of baseball operations, Taylor Smith, he must prove himself as a utility player to secure a roster spot.
Thursday Night Football hit a new Prime Video peak in Week 7 as the Patriots defeated the Bears, drawing an average 19.86 million viewers and a 21.72 million peak during the 9 PM ET slot. The game ranks as the most-watched TNF episode since the Broncos‑Chiefs Christmas clash (21.06 M) and beats the prior Week 7 record of 17.12 M set by the Seahawks‑49ers in 2015. All six TNF broadcasts on Prime this season have set multi‑year highs, lifting the series average to 17.71 M—up 12% from last year and the best average through Week 7 on record.
Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season is in the books, and it continues to be one of the more unpredictable seasons in recent memory. Two of the three undefeated teams fell, and after seven weeks, there are just four teams in the league with one or fewer losses, but there is also only one […] The post NFL Week 8 Power Rankings: Chiefs and 49ers Tumble After First Losses of the Season appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Stephen Curry has compared Yaxel Lendeborg to Jimmy Butler, adding intrigue into how the pieces fit once the veteran returns to the Golden State Warriors.
The 49ers could return Nick Bosa, Deebo Samuel, Mike Evans and more after the bye week. The full list of injured players poised to return for Week 9 against the Raiders.
Community Guidelines Welcome to Denver Stiffs! We’re glad you’re here. Denver Stiffs is a community where sports fans from all… The post Game Thread: Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors. October 26th, 2026. appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
The Warriors enter Game 4 against the Nikola Jokić-led Nuggets with Steph Curry and Draymond Green finally cleared from the injury list after missing the loss to Phoenix. Kristaps Porziņģis remains out with no update, while Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody stay sidelined for months. Denver lists Julian Strawther (knee), Spencer Jones (hamstrings) and Alpha Diallo (wrist/personal) as out, and Cameron Johnson is doubtful with an ankle sprain. The matchup tips off at 7 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Bay Area.
The Warriors head to Denver’s Ball Arena on Monday, Oct. 26, at 10 p.m. ET for a must‑see clash against the Nuggets. Both teams arrive with star power—Stephen Curry and Draymond Green return for Golden State, which sits 0‑3 after a 131‑122 loss to Phoenix, while Nikola Jokic leads Denver’s 1‑1 squad after a 141‑135 OT win over New Orleans, highlighted by Jamal Murray’s 42 points and Jokic’s 35‑point triple‑double. The game airs on NBC Sports Network and streams live on Fubo (free trial available). It’s a pivotal showdown as the Warriors fight to avoid an 0‑4 start.
49ers 49ers LB Fred Warner, HC Kyle Shanahan, and TE George Kittle commented on the team’s first loss of the season to the Falcons on Sunday. “Unfortunately, we’re not going undefeated this year. It’s not just about winning. I’ve said we have to continue to get better as a team. I feel like today we […] The post NFC Notes: Fred Warner, Mike Macdonald, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
A massive double injury blow for the Oklahoma City Thunder makes the Golden State Warriors' underwhelming offseason look even worse.
The Seattle Seahawks break their losing streak with a dominant 20-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Lumen Field, keeping their NFC West hopes alive. Sam Darnold connects with Jaxon Smith‑Njigba for a 33‑yard TD and later a 10‑yard strike to Emanuel Wilson, who caps the scoring. Kansas City struggles as Patrick Mahomes is pressured, forced into a fumble and two missed field goals by Harrison Butker. The loss drops the Chiefs to 4-3 after a 5‑0 start, exposing defensive gaps and a muted Kenneth Walker III. Meanwhile, the 49ers flounder in an upset loss to the Atlanta Falcons, fueling a bonus “enemy reaction” segment.