Luka, Yaxel Trash Talk in Trending Videos of Altercation During Lakers vs. Warriors Season-Opener

It didn't take long for Luka Dončić and Yaxel Lendeborg to turn the 2026-27 season chippy.

In the season debut for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, the pair barked back and forth in the first half, eventually leading to Lendeborg being hit with a technical foul.

It's safe to say that Luka got the best of the exchange.

There's not backing down, and then there's poking the bear needlessly. Golden State's rookie learned the very important distinction between the two on Wednesday night.