Redick expects Hachimura will return to the starting unit when healthy, but the coaches will try to incorporate longer stretches on the court for rookie wing Dalton Knecht off the bench.

The starting forward and backup center, both nursing sprained ankles, miss their third and fourth straight games, respectively, and rookie Dalton Knecht makes his third consecutive start.

The amazing play of rookie Dalton Knecht will present the Lakers with a key lineup decision once Rui Hachimura recovers from a sprained ankle.

Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura has missed the team's last three games with a sprained ankle. There was perhaps some faint hope that he would be able to return for Thursday's game, but he will be out once again.