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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Greek Basketball Fans Speculate Coach Zeljko Obradovic Intentionally Lost Game

Panathinaikos' first EuroLeague loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv has sparked a theory in Greece that coach Zeljko Obradovic intentionally lost the game. This speculation suggests the loss was a strategic move to prepare for player returns and maintain team focus.

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What happened

  1. 01A theory suggests coach Zeljko Obradovic intentionally lost Panathinaikos' first EuroLeague game to Hapoel Tel Aviv.
  2. 02The loss is speculated to be a strategic move to prepare for player returns and maintain team focus.
  3. 03Former player Theo Papaloukas noted that fans are accepting losses if they perceive progress.
  4. 04Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos 91-81 at home.
  5. 05The speculation is seen as a significant win for Panathinaikos.

Former player Theo Papaloukas acknowledged the theory, noting that fans are accepting losses if they perceive progress and clarity in player roles.

Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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