Yaxel Lendeborg earns Kevin Durant's respect after impressive performance against the Warriors

Yaxel Lendeborg grew up playing as Kevin Durant on 2K, and before last night's game in Houston he said he was excited to face him and maybe steal a few of his moves. Then he went out and did it. Early in the first quarter he hit a step-back three right over Durant, then guarded him on the next possession without biting on a single pump fake. When Steph Curry left in the first quarter with abdominal soreness, Lendeborg took over, scoring 13 in the second quarter and finishing with a game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds. Houston still won 115-108, ending the Warriors' eight-game streak, but Durant was asked about the rookie in his on-court interview and didn't hesitate: "He's a problem." When Lendeborg finally walked back into the locker room, there was a signed Durant No. 7 jersey waiting for him.