The Los Angeles Lakers scored another important win on Thursday evening, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102. But in the process of earning that win, the Lakers may have lost one of their most impactful stars.

The Los Angeles Lakers might be the hottest team in there NBA at the moment after picking up their fifth win in a row on Friday night. Despite a tough test in the battle of L.A., the Lakers prevailed 106-102 behind great performances from LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Although Rui Hachimura does not appear to be in top shape, JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers have no plan to slow down. As fans should be aware, the Lakers have been doing well over the past few games and are currently on a five-game winning streak.

Lakers coach JJ Redick provided an alarming update on Rui Hachimura on Friday. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Lakers' game against the Clippers, Redick confirmed that there is no set timeline for the star forward's return. Hachimura sustained a non-contact injury during the Lakers' 111-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick provided a positive injury update on forward Rui Hachimura. Hachimura suffered a left knee strain in the Lakers’ previous game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.

Heading into a daunting challenge against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers relied on their forwards like Rui Hachimura to play physical defense against Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.

The Los Angeles Lakers' impressive NBA win over the Los Angeles Clippers was overshadowed by Rui Hachimura's tough injury. After the game, some updates were made about his health condition. The Los Angeles Lakers have extended their winning streak to five games.

The Los Angeles Lakers were the healthiest they had been all season, although that of course was short-lived as Rui Hachimura went down with a left knee strain in the team’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.