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Lendeborg's Ankle Scare Mars Warriors Victory
14 Oct
Summary
- Yaxel Lendeborg sustained an ankle injury during the game.
- He attempted free throws after the injury but later left.
- Lendeborg reported the injury was less severe than it appeared.
Yaxel Lendeborg experienced an ankle injury during the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors' 101-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The injury occurred as Lendeborg was driving to the basket and appeared to step on a teammate's foot.
Despite the initial concern, Lendeborg attempted to continue playing and even took free throws. He was substituted out of the game shortly after but made a brief return late in the third quarter. He did not participate in the fourth quarter.
Post-game, Lendeborg shared that his ankle injury "was not as bad as it looked" and expressed confidence in his recovery, stating, "I think I'll be all right." The full extent of the injury will be evaluated further.
