Contributes 13 Points as Lakers Secure Home-Court for First Round

Rui Hachimura provided a steady offensive spark for the Los Angeles Lakers during their 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Hachimura finished with 13 points, helping a short-handed Lakers squad clinch home-court advantage for the opening round of the playoffs. With stars like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, Hachimura’s production was vital in ensuring the Lakers (52-29) remain in the hunt for the third seed in the Western Conference standings.