The CBA playoffs are heating up as the semifinals approach. Guangsha defeated Shanxi on the road in Game 2 to even the series at 1-1, while Shenzhen secured a 2-0 sweep over Zhejiang with an away win. However, both home venues came under fire for fan behavior.
In Taiyuan, Shanxi, supporters were caught chanting “biased referees,” leading to a 50,000 yuan fine against the venue and the revocation of its eligibility for the Best Venue Award. Meanwhile, in Yiwu, Zhejiang, similar chants coupled with a thrown lighter and interference at the scorer’s table by Zhejiang team investor Jin Zijun resulted in a 110,000 yuan fine for the venue, an additional 50,000 yuan penalty for Jin himself, and a one-game suspension that will carry over to next season.
Fans and analysts are divided on whether these punishments fit the offenses. What do you think?