Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will suit up for Monday evening’s contest against Detroit following the NBA’s decision to reverse his 16th technical foul of the current season.
During Saturday evening’s narrow 105-104 victory over Orlando, both Doncic and Magic center Goga Bitadze were assessed technical fouls with 1:19 remaining in the third period. The incident occurred when the two players engaged in a verbal exchange while Doncic was positioned at the free-throw line, with their discussion apparently continuing as they moved down court.
On Sunday, the NBA made the announcement that both players’ technical fouls had been overturned. Reaching 16 technical fouls automatically results in a mandatory one-game suspension.
The Lakers enter their upcoming battle against the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons riding a nine-game winning streak. Throughout this impressive run, Doncic has posted remarkable numbers, contributing 40 points per game along with 8.4 rebounds and 7.4 assists on average.
