Lakers' Luka Doncic to be suspended after trash talking Magic center

The two began chirping during the previous possession after Bitadze fouled Doncic on a reach-in and sent the latter to the free-throw line. They exchanged words as the Lakers guard took his foul shots.

The technical may be rescinded upon appeal, which would allow Doncic to play in the marquee Lakers-Pistons matchup. However, it’s hard to imagine that taking place, given that Doncic was visibly harassing Bitadze as they walked down the court.

If the NBA decides to rescind Doncic’s technical foul, there may have to be some chicanery involved.

Doncic finished Saturday’s tight contest with 33 points on 12-of-30 shooting to go along with 8 assists and 4 steals. He got the last laugh on Bitadze as Luka Kennard hit a game-winning triple in the final seconds to give the Lakers a 105-104 victory.

Kennard’s clutch shot extended the Lakers’ winning streak to nine games. The streak will be tested on Monday, with Doncic likely out of the lineup against a Pistons team playing without Cade Cunningham.