Lakers’ Luka Doncic suspended after 16th technical foul
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Lakers star Luka Doncic will be suspended for one game after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season during Friday’s win over the Nets, with the suspension to be served Monday against the Wizards.
- NBA rules mandate an automatic one-game suspension without pay once a player accumulates 16 technical fouls in the regular season, with additional suspensions for every two further technicals.
- Doncic received the technical foul following an altercation with Nets forward Zaire Williams, where both players were assessed double technicals after a physical exchange during the third quarter.
- This is Doncic’s first suspension due to technical foul accumulation, as previous 16th technical fouls in past seasons were rescinded by the league, allowing him to avoid suspension before.
- Despite the suspension, Doncic has been performing at an elite level recently, averaging 36.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 2.3 steals during a strong 14-2 stretch for the Lakers.
