As the Lakers look to take a game in Minnesota, it is crucial that they are as healthy as possible. 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 Friday's game.

After an embarassing 117-95 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers came back in Game 2 of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs to win 94

Hachimura would ditch that mask and play maskless for a bit before eventually returning with a different mask for the rest of the night. While it might not be Hachimura’s desired option, Lakers coach JJ Redick confirmed that he will be wearing a mask moving forward.