Luka Doncic Shoves Josh Giddey In Bulls-Lakers Game

Luka Doncic was given a technical foul.

Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a foul call against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Bulls won by a score of 146-115.

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls are playing in California.

During the second half, Luka Doncic was assessed a technical foul after he shoved Bulls guard Josh Giddey.

Via Bulls on CHSN: "Things are getting heated 😳🍿"

Things are getting heated 😳🍿 pic.twitter.com/3aKy3KNn49

— Bulls on CHSN (@CHSN_Bulls) March 23, 2025

Doncic had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists while shooting 10/18 from the field and 8/13 from the three-point range in his first 31 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to the incident on social media.

@coachrodx23: "Letting luka do whatever he wants nba is broken"

@PlayoffSmarf: "Luka can’t be serious complaining about that forearm he gave to giddey"

@BPOTTER95: "Luka is the biggest cry baby. Honest can’t stand him."

Skip Bayless: "Luka got into em with Giddey, got a tech for throwing an elbow. But don’t worry about punches being thrown. 2 non-fighters."

@briceoka: "Why do these players pretend to be shocked when it’s literally in 4k, it will never make sense to me"

Luka Doncic got a technical foul after pushing Josh Giddey out of frustration pic.twitter.com/M9jIP1dH2s

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As for Giddey, he had 15 points, ten rebounds, 14 assists and eight steals while shooting 5/11 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range in his first 30 minutes of playing time.

Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

The Bulls are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 30-40 record in 70 games.

Following the Lakers, they will visit Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives the ball against Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 43-26 record in 69 games.

They will visit the Orlando Magic on Monday night.