Although Rui Hachimura has been on an offensive tear lately, the Lakers big man could see some regression against a gritty Minnesota defense.

The Los Angeles Lakers might be the hottest team in there NBA at the moment after picking up their fifth win in a row on Friday night. Despite a tough test in the battle of L.A., the Lakers prevailed 106-102 behind great performances from LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was ruled out of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a left knee strain.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura said he is feeling fine despite needing to go back to the locker room against the Denver Nuggets.

Dorian Finney-Smith started Friday and will likely remain in the Lakers' starting lineup for as long as Hachimura is sidelined, while Jordan Goodwin (ankle), Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt should each have an opportunity to see their playing time off the bench increase.

Hachimura does not have a clear timetable to return from a left knee strain that he suffered against the Timberwolves on Thursday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. Head coach JJ Reddick expressed optimism Friday that Hachimura's knee injury wasn't serious,

Won't go Friday

Hachimura suffered a left knee strain during Thursday's game against the Timberwolves and will not return, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. The Lakers will return to action Friday against the Clippers,

A former NBA star recently named Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura the best third- and fourth-string options in the league.

LeBron James dishes it behind his back to Rui Hachimura for the three. LeBron James dishes it behind his back to Rui Hachimura for the three

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their starting forward, Rui Hachimura, for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. ESPN's Dave McMenamin shared