Tavares, 71 in PIR over two games
The center produced outstanding performances in Real Madrid's victories in Belgrade.
Walter Tavares spearheaded Real Madrid's victories in Belgrade to square the EuroLeague playoff series. The Cape Verdean posted a 71 PIR over two magnificent performances, reaffirming his status as the most dominant center in Europe. In the third game, the madridista posted a 41 in PIR, a record for a Madrid player in a playoff game and a rating that earned him the MVP that day. He scored 26 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, made 3 blocks and drew 6 personal fouls in 35:45 minutes of play.
Two days later, Tavares would again steer the team to victory in the fourth game, with 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 11 fouls received for a PIR of 30. In the two match-ups in Belgrade, the center posted 41 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 5 blocks, 17 recieved fouls and a 71 of PIR.
Two days later, Tavares would again steer the team to victory in the fourth game, with 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 11 fouls received for a PIR of 30. In the two match-ups in Belgrade, the center posted 41 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 5 blocks, 17 recieved fouls and a 71 of PIR.