Rick Carlisle Supports Luka Doncic After Controversial Technical Foul Was Rescinded: “I Empathize With Disagreements With Officials”

Rick Carlisle supported Luka Doncic getting his technical suspension rescinded prior to the Mavs vs. Pacers game.

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The Dallas Mavericks caught a lucky break when the NBA rescinded Luka Doncic’s 16th technical foul of the season, helping him avoid a one-game suspension as the Mavericks look to salvage their season against the Indiana Pacers.

Many fans weren’t happy to see Doncic get special treatment in this case, but the opposing coach seemed to be on board. Rick Carlisle empathized with Doncic and openly supported his tech being rescinded.

Carlisle and Luka Doncic have a strong relationship from when Rick coached the Mavericks. Luka is going through the toughest stretch of his career right now, openly admitting to being unhappy with the state of things as they are right now. He had 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in 3 quarters to help the Mavs win this game.


Will The Mavericks Make The Playoffs?

With their win over Indiana, the Mavs are now 37-39 on the season, with an outside chance of winning out their remaining games and finishing above .500. The team’s lack of defense won’t help them be competitive in the postseason, so is there any use in trying to make the playoffs for an inevitable first-round exit?

The Mavs draft pick this season is top-10 protected, so the team may be better off not making the playoffs and actually getting that pick for their own use. The roster desperately needs more defensive pieces, but the Mavs don’t have the assets to get them. They’re going to push to make it to the playoffs, but maybe they’re doing it in a year where they should stick with their draft pick instead.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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