Tavares named EuroLeague Round 12 MVP
The madridista center led the win over Barcelona with a PIR of 39.
Walter Tavares has been named MVP for Round 12 of the EuroLeague following his impressive display against Barcelona at the Palau Blaugrana, which went the way of the madridistas after two overtime periods (90-97). The Cape-Verde-born center spearheaded the Real Madrid win with an exhibition that saw him post 24 points, 18 rebounds and a PIR of 39, in 36:27 minutes on court. So far this campaign, Tavares averages 11.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 18.8 PIR.