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EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks during a Los Angeles Lakers media day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 30, 2024 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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.
Lakers Make Rui Hachimura Announcement
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 02: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers media day at UCLA Health Training Center on October 02, 2023 in El Segundo, California.(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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, Hachimura helped lead the franchise to the Western Conference finals.
Hachimura’s NBA Background
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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
GettySALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 14: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a three point basket during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on February 14, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
Detroit Among NBA’s Elite
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 25: Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
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.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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