Overview

• MBC has formally protested their 90:88 loss to Bayern München, citing a misinterpretation of FIBA rules during the final 1.7 seconds of the game.
• The dispute centers on whether the game clock should have started when MBC player Ivan Tkachenko touched the ball during Bayern's inbound pass, which would have negated the buzzer-beater by Shabazz Napier.
• MBC alleges referee Anne Panther started the clock late during video review, allowing Bayern's game-winning three-pointer to count.
• Officials signed the game report seven minutes after the match, preventing an on-site protest despite FIBA's 15-minute window for filing disputes.
• The league is considering three potential outcomes: awarding MBC an 88:87 win, replaying the final 1.7 seconds, or ordering a full rematch, with implications for playoff standings and financial rewards.