NBA rescinds Luka Dončić technical foul from Lakers-Heat game

The NBA has rescinded a technical foul assessed to Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić during the team's 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat on Nov. 2.

The Incident

According to an official announcement from the NBA on X, "Luka Doncic’s (LAL) technical foul at 1:12 in the 2nd quarter on 11/2/26 (vs. MIA) has been rescinded upon league office review."

During the second quarter of the game, Dončić was assessed the technical foul after he appeared to clap in the direction of referee Jacyn Goble while disputing a "no-call." The incident occurred with 1:12 remaining in the quarter. Following the rescission, Dončić will not have to pay the $2,000 fine associated with the foul.

Dončić finished the game with 42 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds, and two steals, shooting 14-of-24 from the field. In the same game, Miami Heat player Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Season Context and Statistics

Following the league's decision on Tuesday, Dončić has one technical foul on his record for the start of the 2026-27 season. He had previously received his first technical foul of the season during a game against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 30.

Dončić's performance this season includes the following statistics:

• Averaging 38.3 points per game
• 8.1 assists per game
• 8.0 rebounds per game
• 1.9 steals per game
• 49.7 percent field goal percentage
• 42.7 percent three-point percentage

Dončić has scored at least 40 points in four of his seven appearances this season.

Background on Technical Fouls

Dončić has a history of receiving technical fouls. In the 2025-26 season, he amassed 16 technicals, ranking No. 2 among all players. In the 2024-25 campaign, he recorded 13 technical fouls in 50 games. Last season, he served a one-game suspension in March after reaching his 16th technical foul of the year.

Under NBA rules, if a player receives 16 technical fouls in a single season, they are automatically suspended for one game and fined $5,000.

Why it matters

As the Lakers hold the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference with a 6-2 record, the team is looking to contend following the departure of LeBron James in free agency this summer. Dončić's ability to avoid further technical fouls is significant for the team's roster stability, as the Lakers are led by Dončić and Austin Reaves.

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Sources

• sports.yahoo.com: Lakers star Luka Dončić has second technical foul rescinded - Yahoo Sports
• hitc.com: ‘The right call’ - NBA fans agree with Luka Doncic’s technical foul being rescinded
• bleacherreport.com: Luka Doncic Ruling on Technical Foul for Referee Exchange Made By NBA After Lakers' Win vs. Heat
• basketballnews.com: NBA Makes U-Turn on Controversial Luka Doncic Decision After Lakers vs. Heat - BasketballNews

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