Rui Hachimura has become the NBA playoffs’ all-time leader in three-point shooting percentage. According to StatMuse data, the Los Angeles Lakers forward led the team in three-point attempts during this postseason and was frequently the top three-point shooter in individual games, yet he did not play in the final possession when the Lakers needed a game-tying shot.
The Lakers forward’s playoff three-point efficiency has etched its place in history. StatMuse listed his achievements: the highest three-point percentage in playoff history, the most three-point attempts for the Lakers in this postseason, and leading the team in three-point shooting on the night in question. The lineup decision in the crucial moment sparked debate—when the team needed a three-pointer to tie the game, the most accurate shooter sat on the bench.
This statistical contrast became a focal point after the game. Hachimura’s shooting consistency and his limited playing time in crunch time formed a striking disparity, with StatMuse specifically noting the “did not play” detail. The tension between the Lakers’ playoff personnel decisions and the player’s historic efficiency was clearly illustrated through the data.
