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Source: Fox News
Summary
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season after a heated exchange with Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze. Doncic claims Bitadze cursed at him in Serbian and he repeated the same words back at him. The Lakers won the game 105-104, with Luke Kennard hitting a game-winning shot. Doncic’s appeal is pending, and if unsuccessful, he will be forced to sit out one game.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Doncic’s temper flared up again, and this time it cost his team. The Lakers’ star has a history of getting into it with opponents, and this incident was no exception.
Bitadze’s calm and collected response only added fuel to the fire, as he explained that Doncic’s curse was in Serbian and he just repeated it back.
The drama unfolded in the third quarter, when Doncic and Bitadze got into a heated exchange, with Doncic eventually picking up his 16th technical foul.
This one felt recognizable early, with Doncic’s emotions getting the better of him once again.
Original Observation: The Lakers’ ability to win close games without their star player is a “learning moment” they’ll need to revisit soon.
Author: Evan Null
