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Lakers vs. Warriors: Golden State Upset Odds
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg could pull Lakers upset in NBA Cup opener.
In brief
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg could pull Lakers upset in NBA Cup opener. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg leads potential Lakers upset in NBA Cup group play. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Lakers vs. Warriors matchup
The Lakers face Golden State in the NBA Cup group play opener after LeBron James moved to Philadelphia.
Warriors' rookie Yaxel Lendeborg
Lendeborg, a 23-year-old Michigan recruit, averages 22.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
Lendeborg's rookie impact
He has become the first rookie since Curry in 2010 with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a game.
Lendeborg's stats
Lendeborg is up to a +280 second-favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year behind Cameron Boozer.
Warriors' betting odds
The Lakers are taking nearly 70% of the tickets and 75% of the money at -3.5 odds for the game.
Lendeborg's potential
He has joined Victor Wembanyama as the only rookies since 1993 to tally 100+ points and 40+ rebounds in first five games.
Lakers' scoring
Doncic leads the NBA in scoring at 36.0 points per game with the Lakers scoring at least 125 points in each of first four games.
NBA Cup group play
The Lakers are +185 to advance while Golden State is +650 in Group C with San Antonio, Portland and Sacramento.
Warriors' strategy
Coach Steve Kerr called Lendeborg a game-changer for the Warriors with his ability to slow the game down and create shots.
The short version
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg leads potential Lakers upset in NBA Cup group play.
