Particle.news
Download on the App Store
6 ARTICLES
·
3d ago

BBL Rejects Syntainics MBC Protest Over Bayern Munich Loss

The league dismissed the protest as inadmissible due to late filing and the non-appealable nature of referee decisions, with MBC opting to focus on playoff contention.

Image
Tyren Johnson (Syntainics MBC, 02)
Image

Overview

  • Syntainics MBC's protest of their 90-88 loss to Bayern Munich was ruled inadmissible by the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) on May 2, 2025.
  • BBL officials stated the protest was filed too late and noted that the disputed buzzer-beater was a factual referee decision, which is not subject to appeal.
  • MBC alleges procedural shortcomings, including premature signing of the game report sheet and misinformation from the commissioner about protest filing deadlines.
  • Referee Anne Panther's ruling on Shabazz Napier’s three-pointer, confirmed via video review, secured Bayern Munich's victory.
  • MBC has decided against further appeals to prioritize their final regular-season games and push for a playoff spot.