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The Los Angeles Lakers are playing against a Minnesota Timberwolves team that have developed greatly over the course of the season. Playoff opponents the LA Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves both saw their seasons turned upside down by unexpected trades.

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Rui Hachimura Reveals How Lakers Can Fight Back in Series vs Timberwolves

Outside of an embarrassing Game 1 defeat, the Western Conference's No. 3-seeded Los Angeles Lakers have more or less held their own against the No. 6-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves, despite now trailing Anthony Edwards and co., 3-1, in their best-of-seven first-round series.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 28

Rui Hachimura Believes Lakers Must Fix ‘Little Things’ To Close Out Games

Rui Hachimura had easily his best performance of the series with 23 points for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4. However, despite the best efforts of himself and many others, the Lakers just didn’t have enough to hold on to victory, falling 116-113 to the Minnesota Timberwolves and now finding themselves down 3-1 in the series.

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NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 25

Lakers' Rui Hachimura to wear facemask in Game 3 against Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be facing a masked Rui Hachimura in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series against on Friday at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 24

JJ Redick Announces Rui Hachimura Injury News for Game 3

The NBA Playoffs are well underway as every first-round series is at least two games deep. For the Los Angeles Lakers, they used Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves to even out the series 1-1 before heading on the road for Game 3 and Game 4.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 23

JJ Redick: Rui Hachimura Was ‘Warrior’ For Lakers In Game 2 After Getting Hit In Face

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a much-needed win in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in what was another very physical contest. In fact, the game was so physical that Rui Hachimura had to head back to the locker room for a bit after being hit in the face late in the first quarter.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 23

3 takeaways from Lakers Game 2 win against the Wolves

The Lakers' physicality, LeBron setting the tone defensively and clutch performances from Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves helped them get a huge Game 2 win over the Wolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 23

JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura will ‘likely get X-rays after taking shot to face vs. Wolves

After taking a shot to the face early in Game 2, masked Rui Hachimura helped the Lakers earn a win over the Wolves before getting set for postgame X-rays.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards hits nasty crossover on Lakers’ Rui Hachimura

When the Los Angeles Lakers landed the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, fans in the Gopher State knew one player above all others would need to step up to secure the win: Anthony Edwards.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 17

Rui Hachimura says knee is ‘getting better’ ahead of NBA Playoffs

After battling a knee injury at the end of the season, Rui Hachimura sounds set to go for the Lakers ahead of the NBA Playoffs. The week off for the Lakers provided a chance for rest and recuperation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 16

Rui Hachimura’s Knee Feeling ‘Way Better’ Ahead of Timberwolves Series

Rui Hachimura has become an integral piece of the Los Angeles Lakers rotation and he’ll be counted on to play big role in the team’s upcoming playoff matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 15

Rui Hachimura Happy Lakers Avoided Play-In Tournament

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the best teams in the NBA after the trade deadline, going on a run to secure the third seed in the Western Conference and setting up a first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Lakers Announce Unfortunate Rui Hachimura News Before Thunder Game

The Los Angeles Lakers achieved a statement 126-99 win Sunday afternoon on the road against the top seed in the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Five-time First-Team All-NBA member Luka Doncic led the way for LA by contributing 30 points, seven rebounds, and six assists on 55% shooting with five threes.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 7

LeBron James Was Furious With Rui Hachimura Even Though He Made A Mistake

The Los Angeles Lakers had a lot to smile about on Sunday, as they blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99 at Paycom Center. It was a comfortable win over the team with the best record in the NBA, but there was a moment where tempers flared.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 5

Lakers Notes: Dwight Howard Hall of Fame, Rui Hachimura Injury, More

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has officially been named into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. While he is most well-known for his time with the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets, Howard was an NBA All-Star and NBA Champion with the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 1

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 27

Rui Hachimura’s injury status gets update amid absence in Lakers-Bulls game

The Los Angeles Lakers are without Rui Hachimura for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to injury, and there’s a reason for that. Lakers head coach provided an explanation for Hachimura’s absence ahead of the game, according to ESPN’s team reporter Dave McMenamin.