LA Lakers forward Rui Hachimura exited abruptly for the second time in three games on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

One of the unsung heroes of the Los Angeles Lakers’ big win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night was Rui Hachimura, who played great on both ends of the floor.

Hachimura appeared to suffer the injury while guarding Aaron Gordon, and the former was seen clutching at the left side of his back while walking back to the locker room. Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt would be in line to see increased playing time in the fourth quarter if Hachimura is unable to return.

Aaron Gordon is giving opponents something to think ... Gordon caught a pass from Jamal Murray in the left corner. Rui Hachimura positioned himself between Jokic and the basket, while Jaxson ...

Hachimura's injury was initially called a knee strain. But according to Lakers head coach JJ Redick, it has now been diagnosed as patellar tendinopathy. JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura’s injury has been diagnosed as left patellar tendinopathy The forward will be examined again in one week.

LA Lakers forward Rui Hachimura exited Saturday's contest against the Denver Nuggets with a back tweak. The injury happened at the 9:59 minute mark of the fourth quarter.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura said he is feeling fine despite needing to go back to the locker room against the Denver Nuggets.

In the first 10 years of his NBA career, Aaron Gordon never shot better than 35% from 3-point range. This season, the Nuggets' starting power forward is on pace to shoot better than 40%.