Golden State reached the NBA Summer League championship game by handling the final possessions better than the Lakers. Yaxel Lendeborg's fourth-quarter production helped secure a 92-88 win and a rematch with Memphis.
Key points
- Golden State defeated the Lakers 92-88 in the semifinal.
- Yaxel Lendeborg scored 15 points, including seven in the fourth quarter.
- The Warriors advanced to face Memphis in the championship game.
The semifinal stayed undecided into the final minute
NBA.com reported that Golden State beat the Lakers 92-88 in Las Vegas. Graham Ike and LJ Cryer scored 16 points each, while Lendeborg added 15 points, four rebounds and three assists.
Seven of Lendeborg's points came in the fourth quarter, including two free throws with 14 seconds remaining.
The final creates an immediate adjustment test
The win sent the Warriors into the championship game against Memphis. The teams already met in pool play, when the Grizzlies won 106-85 behind strong three-point shooting.
A second meeting gives Golden State a direct test of how quickly a temporary Summer League roster can absorb evidence and change its coverage.
Boda8 analysis
Analysis: Lendeborg's late production is more informative than the total alone. Summer League prospects reveal NBA readiness when they can make a simple decision with the game still live.
Golden State now needs the same clarity against a Memphis team that has already punished its defensive spacing.
Sources reviewed
- 01NBA.comWarriors slide by Lakers into championship game19 Jul 2026
- 02NBA.com2026 NBA Summer League schedule26 Jun 2026