Rookie Report: Yaxel Lendeborg explodes for 31 points and 12 boards vs. Nuggets

Following an offseason filled with hype around Yaxel Lendeborg, the Golden State Warriors rookie has delivered through the first four games of his NBA career. After scoring a career-best 26 points on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns, Lendeborg doubled-down with another new career-high on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. While leading the Warriors to their first win of the season, Lendeborg tallied a game-high 31 points on 9-of-19 shooting from the field to go along with 12 boards, six assists and a block in 31 minutes in Golden State's 134-114 win on Monday in Denver. Lendeborg got to the free throw line throughout the game, drilling 12 shots from the line on 13 attempts. Watch highlights from Lendeborg's performance via YouTube: Early in his rookie campaign, the former Michigan Wolverine is now averaged 21.8 points on 45% shooting from the field to go along with 9.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Rookie Report: Yaxel Lendeborg explodes for 31 points and 12 boards vs. Nuggets