Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers has had a technical foul rescinded by the NBA following his ejection during a recent game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of a matchup that ended in a 136-120 defeat for the Lakers, complicating their pursuit of a playoff spot.

The ejection came just moments after Doncic had given the Lakers a one-point lead with a floater. As the Thunder prepared to inbound the ball, Doncic was seen turning and shouting toward the sidelines, which referee J.T. Orr interpreted as disrespectful, resulting in a second technical foul and his dismissal from the game. Despite Doncic's protests that he was responding to a trash-talking fan rather than addressing the officials, he was sent off.

After reviewing the incident, the NBA determined that Doncic's actions were not aimed at the referee, leading to the rescinding of the technical foul. This decision is part of a broader trend where the league reviews technical fouls to ensure they are warranted, especially when ejections result from a second technical foul.

Doncic's technical foul count stands at 13, with three games remaining in the regular season. Players who accumulate 16 technicals during the season face a one-game suspension, which raises the stakes for Doncic as the playoffs approach. However, any technical fouls accrued during the regular season reset at the start of the playoffs, allowing him to start fresh.

As the Lakers prepare to face the Dallas Mavericks shortly after this decision, Doncic's availability will be crucial for their playoff ambitions, especially as they strive to secure their position in a tightly contested Western Conference.