Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) handles the ball during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic picks up technical foul in opening minutes of Lakers-Mavericks game

Originally posted on Dallas Mavericks on SI
By Keenan Womack | Last updated Feb 25, 2025 10:27 PM ET

An emotional player in a game that was sure to be full of emotion, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic received a technical foul in the opening minutes of Mavericks-Lakers after a missed foul call on a Doncic drive.

P.J. Washington held the Slovenian superstar's arm as he went up on a layup in the first quarter, and when the referee missed the call, Doncic erupted, which resulted in his being called for a technical foul. He was still off to a strong start in this game, with 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists midway through the quarter.

Luka Doncic was hit with a technical foul 3 minutes into the game for complaining after this no-call.

Did the officials get this right? pic.twitter.com/J9nvnECwSr
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 26, 2025

Doncic, who was traded to LA on February 2 for Anthony Davis with other pieces involved, has finally come into form for the Lakers after his last game, where he recorded 32 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.

The highly demonstrative star may have let his emotions get the best of him in this situation, but his ability to harness that is part of what makes him such a dangerous player.

This article first appeared on Dallas Mavericks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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