MRI revealed that Papanikolaou has a first-degree calf concussion.
Credit: Rokas Snarskis
Olympiacos Piraeus captain Kostas Papanikolaou experienced discomfort in his calf during Game 3 of the Greek League Finals. In response, head coach Georgios Bartzokas made the decision to rest him throughout the second half and withhold from utilizing the veteran forward further.
Kostas Papanikolaou
| MIN: | 25.28 |
| PTS: | 8.66 (56.16%) |
| REB: | 3.76 |
| As: | 1.87 |
| ST: | 0.68 |
| BL: | 0.16 |
| TO: | 1.37 |
| GM: | 38 |
Following this game, Papanikolaou underwent an MRI scan, which revealed that he had sustained a first-degree concussion.
As a result, his availability for Game 4 of the series at OAKA Arena is highly uncertain.
Olympiacos lead the best-of-five series 2-1.
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