Luka Doncic Gets 16th Tech, Faces One‑Game Ban
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- Luka Doncic was assessed his 16th technical foul of the season after a double‑tech with Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams in the third quarter of the Lakers’ 116‑99 win.
- Sean Wright (crew chief) reviewed the video showing Doncic pushing Williams and Williams swiping at Doncic’s face, and assigned the technical fouls.
- Luka Doncic faces a one‑game suspension for the Lakers’ Monday matchup with the Washington Wizards if the technical is upheld, a penalty that would cost roughly $264,000 (1/174th of his salary).
- JJ Redick (Lakers coach) said the team will appeal the technical foul, noting he did not have a clear view of the run‑in.
- Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for the second straight week, averaging 39.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2.5 steals over his past 12 games as the Lakers went 11‑1 in that span.
- The Lakers have momentum, having beaten the Wizards by 31 points on Jan. 30 and will play the Cavaliers the next night, with Doncic having three days’ rest after a hamstring soreness issue.
Why it matters: The suspension would strip the Lakers of their scoring leader for the Wizards game, costing Doncic about $264,000, while the team’s recent 11‑1 run suggests the loss may not derail their momentum; the league’s enforcement also underscores the growing disciplinary scrutiny on high‑profile stars.
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