Luka Dončić faces a one-game suspension after his 16th tech, with the Lakers appealing over an alleged profane remark by Bitadze.

Luka Dončić faces a one-game suspension for his 16th technical foul, assessed during a heated exchange with Goga Bitadze in Orlando. The Lakers are appealing, claiming Bitadze made a personal, profane remark in a language officials didn’t understand, while NBA officials cited "continual taunting" and prior warnings. The league is reviewing the incident, with a decision expected before the Lakers’ game against the Pistons. The outcome could impact the team’s playoff push and the MVP race, as Dončić has averaged 40.9 points over an eight-game winning streak.