On the 28th Beijing time, the NBA Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 111-102. The Lakers closed a four-game winning streak after the win and are currently in fourth place in the West with 36 wins and 21 losses. However, Lakers Japanese player Hachimura left the game early with a left knee injury. Lakers head coach Redick said after the game that he hoped Hachimura's injury would not be too serious.

Hachimura (left)

With more than 10 minutes left in the third quarter of the game, Lakers guard Reaves grabbed a defensive rebound and passed the fast break to Hachimura, who was running in front, allowing him to score an easy dunk. However, Hachimura was suspected of being injured at this time, and was substituted off the field immediately and underwent examination. Hachimura played 18 minutes in this game, shooting 2 of 6 from the field, scoring 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

According to ESPN's McMan Naming, Hachimura's injury was a strained left knee. Redick said there will be more information about Hachimura's injury in the next 24 hours, "I'm not going to speculate on the severity of the injury, I hope it's not a serious thing." ”

The Lakers are coached by rookie coach Redick this season, and Hachimura is averaging a career-high 32.4 minutes per game this season, averaging 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.