Rui Hachimura will wear a protective mask in Game 3 against the Timberwolves after taking a hit to the face in Game 2. Coach JJ Redick assures that Hachimura is fine, and the mask is a precaution.

Rui Hachimura returned from a facial injury wearing a protective mask to help the Lakers secure a crucial Game 2 win over the Timberwolves in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Despite modest stats ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2025 season has been one of high peaks and low valleys so far through 25 games, which mirrors what much of the roster is working through at the moment. Reigning National ...

Hachimura is set to play in Friday's Game 3 against the Timberwolves but will wear a face mask, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports. Hachimura took a shot to the face in Game 2 on Tuesday ...

Ahead of Game 3, Redick announced that Lakers starter Rui Hachimura will be available, though he is dealing with a face injury suffered in Game 2. "JJ Redick said Rui Hachimura is good to go for ...

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura took a shot to the face in Game 2 of Los Angeles' first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hachimura was able to finish the game for the Lakers ...

This includes forward Rui Hachimura, who got hit in the face early in Game 2. Luckily for the team, head coach JJ Redick provided a major Hachimura update that will be worth monitoring until ...

While the Lakers jumped out to an early lead and held on for the win, it wasn’t always smooth sailing, especially for Rui Hachimura. Since arriving in Los Angeles in 2023, Hachimura has been a k ...

That means that Rui Hachimura has been playing a lot of center. Hachimura is the best defender that the Lakers have in their starting lineup. He is critical to what the Lakers want to do in order ...