Panathinaikos and Valencia to play deciding Game 5 for Euroleague Final Four spot

Panathinaikos and Valencia are set to face off in a decisive Game 5 of their Euroleague playoff series at the Roig Arena at 22:00. The series is currently tied at 2-2, with both teams having achieved two away victories. The winner will secure the final spot in the Euroleague Final Four, scheduled for May 22-24 at the T-Center in Athens, joining Olympiacos, Fenerbahçe, and Real Madrid. The winner of this game will face Real Madrid in the semifinals on May 22. The game will be officiated by Robert Lottermoser, Damir Javor, and Milan Nedovic. Panathinaikos faces injury setbacks with Kostas Sloukas ruled out, while Valencia is missing Xabi Lopez-Arostegui and Josep Puerto, with Braxton Key’s participation in doubt. Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos has dismissed rumors regarding the suitability of the Athens venue and confirmed that the club submitted formal complaints to Euroleague regarding officiating in the previous games.