During a post-game interview, James recounted the chaotic moments following Doncic’s ejection. He noted that the referee seemed to take the situation personally after already issuing Doncic a technical foul earlier in the game. “Luca was just engaging with a fan, as he often does,” James explained, highlighting that players frequently interact with fans during intense matchups. However, the referee’s decision to issue a second technical foul on Doncic for his remarks led to a rapid escalation in the game’s intensity.