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Panathinaikos Files Protest Against Maccabi Due to 24-Second Clock Issue

Published January 23, 2026, 10:09
Panathinaikos Files Protest Against Maccabi Due to 24-Second Clock Issue

Panathinaikos has filed a protest regarding the final period of their game against Maccabi Tel Aviv, claiming that the 24-second shot clock malfunctioned. The protest centers around a basket scored by Sorkin while Panathinaikos alleges the clock was not operating correctly. The protest was drafted by the team's General Manager, Nikos Pappas. The incident occurred with Maccabi leading 67-66 and 3:18 remaining in the game.