Rui Hachimura took a hit to his face during the Game 2 victory over Minnesota Timberwolves. He then for some time headed towards the locker room for further evaluation but returned to the court donning a protective mask. But, all eyes would be on him whether he features in Game 3 against Minnesota Timberwolves or not.
Will Rui Hachimura play against Minnesota Timberwolves?
It is expected that 27-year-old power forward will be playing the Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, while wearing a mask. Coach JJ Redick even confirmed that Hachimura has been cleared to play in Game 3 after taking a hit to his face in the previous encounter. Redick mentioned that Hachimura will be seen wearing a mask for added protection against the Timberwolves.
The good news for the Lakers fans is that Rui Hachimura won't be missing any time as the franchise can't afford to miss a star player like him at this stage in time. The Lakers are already navigating through their injury issues and missing a player of his calibre would have been further poised issues for the Purple and Gold.
But, the real question arises that whether Hachimura will be affected by his recent injury and would his protective mask cause him discomfort while playing. But, as far as Redick and the fans of Lakers are concerned, they should be happy that Rui Hachimura will be seen playing in Game 3.
During the Game 2, the former Washington Wizards forward notched up 11 points on 4 of 9 shooting, including 0 of 2 from 3-point range. Along with it, he even registered five rebounds, two steals and a block while clocking 34 minutes.
The seven game series between Lakers and Timberwolves is tied at 1-1 as both the teams managed to secure a win under their name.
When and where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3?
The tip-off time for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 is 9:30 pm EST. The Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 will be played at Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The live broadcast of Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 will be available on ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet LA and FDSN. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.