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By Mathieu Seguin | Sport editor
While Luka Doncic will start her first playoffs with the Lakers, the supporters are obviously very happy. This is even more the case with the recent NBA decision, which may have taken into account the recent Slovenian file. Explanations.
With Luka Donnteic and LeBron James to guide their attack, the Lakers undoubtedly remain the favorites to beat the Timberwolves. It will not be easy with Anthony Edwards opposite, even Rudy Gobert in the racket, but the men of JJ Redick did not finish third in the Western Conference for nothing. We therefore expect from this roster that he assumes his status.
Win the title? It will be something else, especially when you see the competition. As a bonus, it is reminded that the Angelinos also have a perfect workforce on paper, the fault of Doncic Trade. The latter weakened the franchise in the racket, fortunately Jaxson Hayes manages to save the furniture as a pivot. Issue ? He is alone.
Sanction of the NBA against a referee
But on the supporters' side, confidence remains solid and everyone thinks that the Angelinos should spend 5 or 6 games. Be careful not to go too fast, however, even if Donic will change a lot in this series. Last year, he had already caused a lot of damage to Minnesota and count on him to redo the same thing in 2025.
Good news for him and the Lakers? It looks like the NBA took into account a recent incident concerning it, more precisely against the Thunder. Last week, the Lakers lost against Oklahoma City in the controversy. The franchise was in front in the fourth quarter before a referee decided to eject therefore for a second technical fault.
The concern is that the official thought of an insult on the part of Doncic while he was actually talking about a deletion which tried to provoke it on the edge of the prosecution. Interesting fact: the referee in question was not selected for the playoffs, probably because of performance deemed disappointing.
@LakersBetter : “Breaking: JT Orr – The referee responsible for the election of Luka Doncic in Oklahoma City – was not selected for the 2025 playoffs among the referees. »»
@Qudhadencicara: “It's almost as if we won the ring. »»
@NarayanSomesh : “This is the right decision. A referee who cannot separate his emotions from his job should not be able to stay. »»
@Letweet23 : “Karma is really not kidding. »»
One less arbiter for the playoffs, probably because of his decision on Luka Doncic. And given the scandal behind this match between Lakers and Thunder, we can't say that it is a surprise. Angelinos fans will certainly not complain.
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