Tavares named MVP on EuroLeague playoffs matchday 3
The center spearheaded Real Madrid's win over Partizan with a PIR of 41.
Edy Tavares has been named MVP of the third round of EuroLeague playoff games following a memorable display against Partizan at the Stark Arena in Belgrade. The center led Real Madrid to victory with 26 points 11/14 on two-pointers and 4/5 on free-throws, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks and 6 fouls drawn for a PIR of 41 in 35:45 minutes on court. The figure is a madridista record in a playoff encounter.
It's the second time this season Tavares has been named matchday MVP, having scooped the award on matchday 18 against KK Crvena zvezda. In a madridista win that day, he posted a PIR of 35. This term, the Cape Verde-born star is averaging 10.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and a PIR of 17 across 36 games played.
It's the second time this season Tavares has been named matchday MVP, having scooped the award on matchday 18 against KK Crvena zvezda. In a madridista win that day, he posted a PIR of 35. This term, the Cape Verde-born star is averaging 10.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and a PIR of 17 across 36 games played.