Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic was fired after his second technical mistake in the fourth quarter of Tuesday night against The Oklahoma City Thunder. The incident occurred 7:40 The remaining, shortly after Doncic converted a hard layout to give the Lakers lead 108-107.
JT Orr judge assessed the second technical and believed that Doncic had directed a vulgar language. Doncic, however, claimed that his comments were intended for the court fan, not for the reigning crew.
When he talked to reporters after the game, Doncic dealt with the situation. “I would never shoot a fan. They paid for tickets,” Doncic told reporters. “But I had enough. It’s a little frustration that it has nothing to do with the judges.”
The fans were reportedly Thunder Superfan Jeremy Price, with whom Doncic had the exchange back with Mavericks.
LeBron, JJ Redick Back Luka, Officating
Lakers’ star LeBron James was opened to defend his teammate, suggesting that the referee took a moment in person.
“Luke already gave and Luka knew it,” James said. “Luka went back and forth with a fans of a sitting court, just like Luka. The referee thought it was about him, whatever it was.”
Jarred Vanderbilt said when Luka Doncic raised his first technical mistake, JT Orr referee said “he will talk to anyone except Luka.” Vanderbilt said that Foul Doncic received “seems personal”
Jarred Vanderbilt says that when Luka Doncic picked up his first technical foul, JT Orr referee said “he will talk to someone except Luka.” Vanderbilt said that Doncic’s technicians have received “personal” pic.twitter.com/v7ugsao8jw– Dave McMmenamin (@mcten) 9. April 2025
Lakers Coach Jj Redick also shared his displeasure with how to throw away the game.
“It was a great game that unfortunately did not finish the way I think every basketball fan would like, because you know, some decisions on parts of some individuals,” said Redick Postgame.
Thunder takes over after throwing
Now that Doncic is out, Lakers tried to get off. Thunder, led by 42 points Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, closed the game at 28-11 to ensure the victory of 136–120. The victory gave Oklahoma City the season over Lakers, 2–1.
Jalen Williams added 26 points for Thunder, which improved to 65-14. The Lakers dropped to 48–31, while their holding on the seed with three at the Western conference grew less milder.
Tuesday’s ejection indicates the 14. Now there is only two of the automatic suspension of one game according to the NBA rules.
Lakers will head beside Dallas, where Doncic will first return to the American Airlines Center from his shocking shop to Los Angeles in February.
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Aashish vashistha
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9. April 2025
