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Luka Dončić gave Yaxel Lendeborg his ‘Welcome To The League’ moment

During the season opener, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors with a final score of 127 to 105. Star player Luka Dončić scored 28 total points, including a remarkable buzzer-beater shot from beyond the halfcourt line before halftime.

Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg faced Dončić on defense during his debut appearance, finishing the match with a minus-21 rating and four personal fouls after exchanging verbal jabs on the court. Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the difficult matchup as a valuable lesson for the newcomer.

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