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Owner defies ban, joins team for crucial Game 5
13 May
Summary
- Owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos traveled to Valencia despite an arena ban.
- The ban prevents him from attending the decisive EuroLeague playoff game.
- The winner advances to the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens.
Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos has traveled to Valencia to support his team, despite being under a three-game arena ban from Euroleague Basketball. This ban, stemming from his behavior during Game 2 and including a €10,000 fine, prevents him from attending the decisive Game 5.
Giannakopoulos was present at the team's lunch, offering encouragement to the players and coaching staff hours before the crucial playoff match. The winner of this Game 5 will advance to the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens.
Both teams face roster challenges, with Valencia missing key players and Panathinaikos without their captain. The advancing team is set to face Real Madrid in the Final Four Semifinals on May 22.
