On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will be in Michigan for a showdown with the Detroit Pistons.
The Lakers most recently beat the Orlando Magic by a score of 105-104.
Rui Hachimura finished the game with two points and one rebound while shooting 1/2 from the field in 15 minutes of playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers Make Rui Hachimura Announcement
For Monday’s game, the Lakers have announced that Hachimura will be listed as questionable on the injury report.
RotoWire wrote: “Rui Hachimura: Questionable for Monday”
Hachimura is currently averaging 11.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.5% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range in 59 games this season.
He has spent part of four years playing for Los Angeles.
During the 2023 season, he helped lead the franchise to the Western Conference finals.
Hachimura’s NBA Background
Hachimura was the ninth pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Gonzaga.
Before the Lakers, he spent part of four seasons with the Washington Wizards.
His career averages are 12.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 49.7% from the field and 39.2% from three-point range in 396 games.
Lakers Ahead Of Detroit Clash
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 46-25 record in 71 games.
They are also winners of nine games in a row, and an outstanding 23-13 in the 36 games they have played on the road away from Crypto.com Arena.
Following the Pistons, the Lakers will have one more game on their road trip when they visit the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
Detroit Among NBA’s Elite
The Pistons come into the matchup as the first seed in the Eastern Confernece with a 51-19 record in 70 games.
They are 26-8 in 34 games at home in Detroit.