As the Mavericks work toward clinching a playoff spot, Luka Doncic is approaching a less-desirable benchmark- 16 technical fouls.
Only this season, Doncic seems less in control, his demeanor with officials prompting public criticism from coach Jason Kidd, commentators and fans.
NBA rules dictate a player will face an automatic one-game suspension for drawing 16 technical fouls in a regular season and will also serve a one-game suspension for every two techs after No. 16. The tech count restarts in the playoffs, with a one-game suspension after No. 7.Last year, Doncic drew 17 techs before the playoffs, but the NBA rescinded two, including one in the penultimate game thatWith 14 technicals through the 55 games he’s played this season, Doncic is averaging one every 3.
His frequent arguing with officials could force him to miss crucial time in the seventh-place Mavericks’openly quelled his arguments and demonstrative interactionsHe has drawn three technical fouls in the Mavericks’ first five games since returning from the All-Star break Feb. 23, including for excessive complaining Feb. 28 against the Indiana Pacers and for
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