Panathinaikos takes 2-0 lead over Valencia as coaches and management trade accusations

Panathinaikos defeated Valencia with a score of 107-105 in Game 2 of the Euroleague playoffs, securing a 2-0 series lead. The game was decided by a buzzer-beater from Nigel Hayes-Davis. Following the match, Valencia head coach Pedro Martinez publicly criticized Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos, calling for Euroleague intervention. Martinez reportedly accused Giannakopoulos of approaching the referee's table during the game. In response, Giannakopoulos denied the allegations via social media, stating he remained behind the team's bench to express frustration over a non-called foul. The Panathinaikos owner further suggested that Valencia should not blame the officiating for the outcome of the first two games. The series will now move to Athens, where Panathinaikos aims to complete a 3-0 sweep to reach the Final Four.