Luka Doncic was issued his 16th technical foul during Friday’s 116-99 home win against the Brooklyn Nets. Doncic and Brooklyn forward Ziaire Williams were each issued a technical after a small scuffle.
On Saturday evening, the NBA announced that Doncic has been suspended one game for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season.
In 62 regular-season games, Doncic is averaging 33.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game, via ESPN.
While the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs continue to fight for the top seed in the Western Conference, Doncic and the Lakers are in a tight race with the Denver Nuggets.
Los Angeles is the No. 3 seed with a 48-26 record, but the Nuggets are breathing down their necks at 47-28. The Timberwolves are 45-28, with Houston right behind them at 44-29.
If the postseason started today, the Lakers would host the Kevin Durant-led Rockets in the opening roundLuka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul. Now he’s suspended for Monday’s game against the Wizards.
The Lakers are fighting for playoff positioning. Their best player will be watching from the bench. All over a scuffle with Ziaire Williams. Some lessons come with a price. This one costs a game.