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 to slow down the Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves series sits at 1-1, following Game 2 in L.A. The physicality has been raised a notch as these two West foes battle it out. Rui Hachimura, the Lakers forward from Japan,

After Rui Hachimura battled a knee injury, the Los Angeles Lakers forward has something new to address. He’s wearing a mask ahead of Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, after being hit in the face.