On-court altercation between Sloukas and Jones during Olympiacos-Panathinaikos derby

During a basketball match between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos on March 6, 2026, an on-court altercation occurred between Kostas Sloukas of Panathinaikos and Tyrique Jones of Olympiacos. The incident took place during the third quarter of the game, which ended with an 86-80 victory for Olympiacos. Following an intense verbal exchange and a face-to-face confrontation, the referees assessed a technical foul to both players. The situation was quickly de-escalated by teammates and other staff members. Following the match, Maria Darsinou, the wife of Kostas Sloukas, criticized Tyrique Jones' behavior on her Instagram account. In her social media post, Darsinou questioned the conduct of the Olympiacos player using ironical language. The event has gained public attention due to her public commentary on the match incident.