US EditionLuka Doncic faces a 1-game suspension after getting his 16th technical foul in Lakers' win over Nets
- On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic received his 16th technical foul during a 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, triggering an automatic one-game suspension.
- This marks the second time in less than a week the star has faced suspension; the NBA previously rescinded a technical foul against the Orlando Magic last week.
- During the third quarter, Doncic and Nets forward Ziaire Williams were assessed double technical fouls after exchanging words. "He was in my face three times," Doncic told reporters, claiming Williams provoked the contact.
- Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed the team plans to appeal the ruling, as Doncic is slated to miss Monday's game against the Washington Wizards unless the technical is rescinded.
- Despite the suspension threat, the Lakers have secured 11 victories in their last 12 games and currently sit third in the Western Conference standings with Bronny James now in the rotation.
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Independent EspañolLOS ANGELES (AP) — NBA scorer leader Luka Doncic faces a suspension of a game after receiving his 16th technical flaw of the season while he scored 41 points in the victory of the Los Angeles Lakers...
The Los Angeles Lakers' first home game after a six-game road streak is proving to be a tough one, contrary to expectations. Lakers coach JJ Redick didn't expect his team to easily cruise to their 48th win of the season (116:99) against the long-discarded Nets. However, the win came after a better defense in the final quarter and another excellent performance by the California franchise's first star, Luka Dončić, who scored 41 points.
Dončić's 41 points for the Lakers' 14th win in the last 16 games.
NBA: Luka Doncic, Lakers stay hot vs. hapless Nets
Luka Doncic scored 41 points and Austin Reaves had 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers beat visiting Brooklyn 116-99 on Friday night, sending the Nets to their 10th straight loss.
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