against

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They put that into action against the Wizards, but the Lakers did so without star guard Luka Doncic, who did not play after being given a one-game suspension by the NBA for his 16th technical foul.

From Los Angeles Times

He’ll return against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

From Los Angeles Times

Luka Doncic won’t play for the Lakers against the Wizards on Monday night because of a one-game suspension he received for his 16th technical foul.

From Los Angeles Times

For Japan, Tanaka scored the winning goal against Spain at the 2022 World Cup - a goal that saw his side finish top of the group.

From BBC

As part of their preparations Japan face England on Tuesday in a friendly after beating Scotland 1-0, while the Three Lions played out a 1-1 stalemate against Uruguay on Friday.

From BBC