Luka Doncic could hardly believe what had happened. With 1:12 left in the second quarter against the Miami Heat, the Lakers star reacted to referee Jacyn Goble’s no-call by clapping in frustration. The response from the official was a technical…
The NBA has rescinded a technical foul called on Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic during a recent game against the Miami Heat. Referee Jacyn Goble initially penalized Doncic for clapping in frustration after a no-call, but the league's decision to overturn the ruling leaves the guard with just one technical foul on his season tally.
The reversal helps Doncic avoid accumulating towards the NBA's 16-technical limit, which results in an automatic one-game suspension and a $5,000 fine. The ruling comes as Doncic continues an early MVP push, despite fan frustration over Victor Wembanyama recently winning Western Conference Player of the Week honors.
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