​Yaxel Lendeborg blamed his slow start, at least in part, on the bruise he’s still dealing with on the top of his left foot after a collision in Monday’s win over the Denver Nuggets. Lendeborg didn’t want to use that as an excuse, but he acknowledged that his legs were feeling heavy as he adjusts to the long minutes that come for any rookie in a first NBA season. The difference Wednesday in his mind came when Green delivered a stern message after seeing Lendeborg start slowly against the Timberwolves. “He said ‘Next time you get it, drive it into somebody’s f—ing chest.’” Lendeborg said. “And I was like, ‘OK, I got you.’”New York TimesThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: The difference Wednesday in his mind came when Green …