Overview

• Shabazz Napier’s three-pointer with 0.1 seconds left secured Bayern Munich’s 90-88 win over Syntainics MBC in a contentious finish.
• MBC filed a formal protest with the easyCredit BBL, citing a delayed game clock start after an inbound pass appeared to touch Ivan Tkachenko.
• Referee Anne Panther upheld the basket after video review determined the play took 1.58 seconds, within the 1.7-second limit.
• MBC coach Janis Gailitis publicly rejected the result, claiming his team had won and criticizing the officiating process.
• The victory solidified Bayern’s position at the top of the BBL standings with their 21st win in 29 games as the playoffs approach.