NBA Lakers Rui Hachimura scored 15 points in double digits in 3 consecutive games, contributing to 2 consecutive wins. He started 16 consecutive games against the Timberwolves in his home base of Los Angeles.
In the first quarter he sank three-point shots from both corners and also made a spectacular dunk under the basket. The Lakers won 120-109, their second straight win, and their overall record was 36-30. Grizzlies player Yuta Watanabe injured his right wrist and was not on the bench for the game against the Thunder.