NBA = American professional basketball, Lakers Rui Hachimura started in two games in a row and contributed to the team's losing streak with 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Hachimura was appointed as the starting lineup for two consecutive games against the Knicks in New York on January 31, and stood on the court alongside ace LeBron James, who was absent the day before.
Immediately after the start, Hachimura scored his first goal with James's assist, and immediately after that, he received James's pass from a quick break and scored a shot, showing a harmonious play.
In the second quarter, he succeeded in making a three-point shot, and in the first half he scored 12 points, the highest in the team.
In the second half, Hachimura made a quick move from defense to attack, but in the 4th quarter, he received James' pass again from a quick attack and sank a dunk shot.
In the extra innings where both teams did not give up, they also played an active role in defense, such as blocking the opponent's shot with their jumping fingertips.
He played 40 minutes and 25 seconds, second-longest on the team, and finished with 19 points and 9 rebounds, the most for the new Lakers.
The Lakers won 129-123 to end their two-game losing streak and take their career record to 24-28.