Joffrey Lauvergne gets ejected after receiving two techs in 17 seconds / News - Basketnews.com

Lauvergne first got a technical foul for asking for a foul. The second one on the next offensive possession was given for flopping, a call that received criticism online.

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LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne won their French League (LNB) matchup against Mincidelice JL Bourg-en-Bresse on Sunday. However, an episode happened during the match that sparked discussion on social media.

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Namey, ASVEL's center Joffrey Lauvergne was ejected after receiving two technical fouls in two consecutive offensive possessions.

First, the French center was t'd up after asking for a foul to be called following a made layup. After a successful defensive stop, another technical foul followed for Lauvergne. This time, it was for flopping.

Lauvergne fell awkwardly to the floor while trying to establish a position in the post during a counterattack and was given a technical foul almost immediately afterward, a call that received criticism online.

Overall, the two technical fouls happened in the span of 17 seconds.

With nine wins and four losses, ASVEL currently hold the third place in the LNB standings. They will face off against FC Barcelona in the EuroLeague on Friday.

Lauvergne's two technical fouls in 17 seconds:

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