Lakers' Luka Doncic hit with 1-game suspension for 16th tech
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Key Points:
- Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been suspended for one game after receiving his 16th technical foul during Friday's win over the Brooklyn Nets, with the suspension set for Monday's game against the Washington Wizards.
- Doncic and Nets forward Ziaire Williams were both assessed double technical fouls following an altercation in the third quarter, involving pushing and retaliatory swiping, confirmed by video review.
- The suspension will cost Doncic approximately $264,000, representing 1/174 of his annual salary, with further suspensions and increased fines possible for additional technical fouls this season.
- Despite the suspension, Doncic has been performing at a high level recently, averaging 39.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 2.5 steals over his last 12 games.
- Doncic is expected to return to play on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with seven regular-season games remaining for the Lakers.
