Luka Doncic gets ejected vs. Canada in FIBA World Cup 2023 / News - Basketnews.com

Luka Doncic received his second technical foul and was ejected in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 quarterfinal against Canada.

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Slovenia national team star Luka Doncic was ejected in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 quarterfinal against Canada.

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Doncic received his second technical foul in the game after arguing with the referees for not receiving a call and was ejected with 6:37 left in the 4th quarter. At that point, Slovenia was trailing 77-92.

Doncic received his first technical for exactly the same reason in the 2nd quarter.

Doncic also made a money sign gesture toward the VIP tribune where the FIBA executives were seated during the game.

Doncic finished the game with 26 points (4/14 2PT, 4/6 3PT, 6/7 FT), 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 steals, and 21 EFF.

Slovenia ended up losing the game 89-100 and will continue to play for 5th-8th places. Up next, Slovenia will face Lithuania.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for Canada, finishing the game with 31 points on 8-for-12 shooting (1/4 3PT, 14/16 FT), 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 40 EFF.

Canada reached the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 semifinal and will meet Serbia.

You can find the full FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 semifinal schedule by clicking here.

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