Nikola Mirotic delivered a fantastic performance to lead AS Monaco to their first win of the season, a convincing 103-81 victory over Dubai Basketball. His all-around excellence not only secured the win for his team but also earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the second round of the 2025–26 EuroLeague season.
Mirotic’s efficiency was the key to his success. While other players posted higher individual stats, his performance directly contributed to a team victory, making him the standout player of the round. This award marks the 11th time in his career that he has received this honor, placing him among the league’s all-time greats.
🏆 An MVP-Worthy Display
In just over 20 minutes on the court, Nikola Mirotic put up impressive numbers. He scored 19 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists. He also added 2 steals and drew 9 fouls from his opponents, showing his impact on both ends of the floor. This effort gave him a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 32—the highest score among all players on winning teams this round. The PIR is a system used in European basketball to measure a player’s overall contribution to the game.
🔥 Strong Showings from Other Stars
While Mirotic took home the MVP award, other players also had remarkable games. Hernangomez of Panathinaikos achieved the highest PIR of the round with 39, recording 27 points and 8 rebounds, though his team lost to FC Barcelona. Similarly, Wade Baldwin of Fenerbahce scored an incredible 36 points for a PIR of 34 in a close loss to Zalgiris. Other top performers included FC Bayern Munich’s Obst, who scored 31 points, and Panathinaikos’s Kostas Sloukas, who had a double-double with 18 points and 11 assists.
📊 Leading the Pack in Round 2
Across the league, several players stood out as statistical leaders. Wade Baldwin’s 36 points were the most by any player. Dokossi of Paris Basketball was the top rebounder, pulling down 13 boards. Kostas Sloukas led all players with 11 assists, securing the only double-double of the round. In defense, Clark of Paris and Hoard of Maccabi each recorded 5 steals, while five different players shared the lead for the most blocks with 2 each.
