Nick Rakocevic escapes suspension with $1,550 fine for striking
Rakocevic accepted early guilty plea, paying $1,550 fine to play Wednesday instead of serving one-game suspension.
On Sunday, Rakocevic struck Mojave King under the basket in Adelaide's 88-72 loss to New Zealand. The Game Review Panel charged him with intentional striking, which normally carries a one-game ban.
The 36ers accepted an early guilty plea, cutting the penalty to a $1,550 fine. Rakocevic can now play Wednesday against Melbourne United.
The incident is his third charge in the NBL. In December he got a two-game ban (one suspended) for striking Finn Delany.
In January he faced misconduct charges after a chokehold with a Brisbane player.
- $1,550
- Fine amount
- One game
- Normally suspension
- Two games for striking Finn Delany
- Prior ban December
- Adelaide 88, New Zealand 72
- Loss score
Why it mattersEarly guilty pleas allow players to avoid game suspensions in tight fixture schedules while still facing financial penalties.
AustraliaNBL fans see Rakocevic available for Wednesday's clash against Melbourne; Adelaide's season continues with the key forward on court.
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