On Friday, the Euroleague responded to a request from the Greek basketball team Panathinaikos and announced a change in the start time for their upcoming match against Kaunas Žalgiris. Originally scheduled for 21:30 Lithuanian time on March 12, the match will now begin at 22:00. This adjustment was made following Panathinaikos' notification that their football team would be playing a Europa League match against Real Betis at 19:30 that same evening.

The management of Kaunas Žalgiris expressed their hopes that fans attending the football game would still be able to make it to the basketball game, despite the later start time. This time shift is particularly significant as both teams are currently competing for better positions in the league standings, especially with the conclusion of the regular season approaching. Kaunas Žalgiris currently stands at 17 wins to 13 losses, while Panathinaikos is struggling with a recent losing streak of three consecutive games.

The outcome of this match is important for both teams, as the top six teams at the end of the regular season will qualify directly for the playoffs, while those finishing between seventh and tenth will enter the qualifying matches. With stakes high for playoff placements, this game is crucial for both teams in their quest to improve their standings and secure a favorable position in the postseason brackets.