Cassius Winston delivered an incredible performance for Hapoel Jerusalem, scoring 35 points in just 22 minutes to lead his team to a 110-93 comeback victory over Neptunas. This outstanding effort earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for Round 7 of the BKT EuroCup Regular Season.
🏆 An Unforgettable Performance
Winston was extremely efficient, making 12 of his 16 shots from the field, including five three-pointers. He also contributed 2 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal, and a block. His overall effort resulted in a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 37, the highest among all players in Round 7, securing him the weekly MVP award.
🔥 A Winning Streak for Jerusalem
This marks the third consecutive week that a Hapoel Jerusalem player has won the MVP award. Winston’s teammate in the backcourt, Jared Harper, was named MVP of Round 5 and shared the honor in Round 6. This highlights the impressive form of the team’s guards this season.
🌟 Other Top Players This Round
Several other players also had great games. Axel Bouteille and his teammate Juwan Morgan of Buducnost both had strong showings with a PIR of 34 each in their team’s win. Other notable performers included Adam Mokoka of Bourg, Conor Morgan of Besiktas, and Winston’s teammate Jared Harper, who also played well.
📊 Round 7 Stat Leaders
Besides Winston’s 35-point game, other players led in different areas. Dusan Miletic of Cluj grabbed an impressive 12 rebounds, while Hugo Benitez of Manresa dished out 11 assists. On the defensive end, Balsa Koprivica of Bahcesehir blocked 4 shots, and two players, Stefan Djordjevic and Dogus Ozdemiroglu, each recorded 5 steals.
