Panathinaikos BC and Assistant Coach Fined After Finals Game
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Panathinaikos BC and assistant coach Dimitris Priftis received fines following Game 3 of the Greek Basketball League finals.
- Priftis was fined 5,000 euros and given a strict reprimand for gesturing at referees.
- The club was fined 10,000 euros for incidents that occurred at the SEF arena.
Panathinaikos BC and assistant coach Dimitris Priftis have been fined by the Greek Basketball League's sports judge following incidents during Game 3 of the Stoiximan GBL finals between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos. The club faces a significant financial penalty for events that transpired at the SEF arena.
Priftis received a 5,000 euro fine and a stern official reprimand for making a gesture towards the referees during the match. This disciplinary action stems from his conduct during the high-stakes game. Olympiacos had lodged a complaint regarding the specific incidents that led to these sanctions against Panathinaikos.
a strict written reprimand and a fine of ten thousand (10,000.00) euros
Panathinaikos BC itself was fined 10,000 euros. The club's penalty is related to the overall incidents that took place at the SEF. The official decision detailed a strict written reprimand and the fine for the club, stemming from the actions of its coaching staff during the championship game.
a strict written reprimand, and a fine of five thousand (5,000.00) euros
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