Lakers’ Luka Doncic could get 1-game ban if tech upheld

Los Angeles — just like that luka doncicThe MVP issue was gaining momentum Los Angeles Lakers‘ Starr was whistled for his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday win 116-99 Above Brooklyn NetsAnd if it’s upheld he’ll face a one-game suspension.

Doncic and the Nets ahead ziare williams Doncic was assessed a double technical with 5:12 remaining in the third quarter after an offensive foul on Doncic following a scuffle with one another.

A video review showed Doncic pushing Williams and Williams retaliating by swiping back at Doncic’s face. Both players were called for technical fouls by the crew chief shaun wright.

“[Williams] Screaming in my face three times,” Doncic said after finishing with 41 points in the win. “I just wanted to get out there. Of course, this is a dual technology. What should I say? I didn’t even talk. I just wanted to get out of there. And they said I pushed, my push was ‘exaggerated’, which [it] Obviously it wasn’t. And I don’t know what else to tell you.”

Doncic had already chosen his 16th technique last weekend for oral debate orlando magic Center Goga BitadzeBut the NBA voided the takes on Doncic and Bitadze after the Lakers appealed to the league.

Barring this technical also being voided, which is unlikely given that officials have already reviewed the incident before assessing it, Doncic will serve a one-game suspension when the Lakers host. washington wizards On Monday, the suspension reached its limit.

Lakers coach JJ Redick said he did not have a good vantage point of the run-in between Doncic and Williams, but said of the technique, “I’m sure we’ll appeal it.”

On Monday, Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. He is averaging 39.7 points on 48.9% shooting (39.3% from 3), 8.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2.5 steals over his last 12 games, with the Lakers going 11-1 during that stretch.

Although the suspension will cause Doncic to lose 1/145th of his annual salary, or approximately $317,000, it will not affect the Lakers’ momentum.

The Lakers defeated the Wizards by 31 points when they faced them on January 30.

lakers play again cleveland cavaliers The second night of a back-to-back set on Tuesday. On January 28, Cleveland defeated LA by 30 points.

Doncic, who was listed as questionable for the Nets game because of left hamstring soreness before being upgraded to available, will get three days’ rest heading into the game against the Cavs.