During the fourth quarter of the Lakers' win over the Nuggets on Saturday, forward Rui Hachimura headed to the locker room with an apparent injury.

The Los Angeles Lakers put up one of their most impressive performances on the road against the Denver Nuggets with a 123-100 win. The Lakers also avoided a major catastrophe regarding Rui Hachimura and an apparent injury.

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

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke to Rui Hachimura's 'outstanding' defense against Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.

LeBron James added 25 points, Austin Reaves scored 23 and Rui Hachimura had 21 when he left holding his left side with 10 minutes remaining — the Lakers didn’t miss him, going on a 12-2 run to stretch their lead to 19.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Rui Hachimura was ruled out of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night with a left knee strain.

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

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.

During the fourth quarter of the Lakers' win over the Nuggets on Saturday, forward Rui Hachimura headed to the locker room with an apparent injury.

The Los Angeles Lakers put up one of their most impressive performances on the road against the Denver ... Nuggets with a 123-100 win. The Lakers also avoided a major catastrophe regarding Rui ...

Rui Hachimura scored 21 points, had four assists and helped limit Denver Nuggets linchpin Nikola Jokic to a season-low two field goa