Maccabi’s Roman Sorkin has been named the MVP for Round 6 of the EuroLeague season, marking the first time he has received this honor in his career. His incredible effort was crucial in leading his team to a thrilling 92-91 victory over Real Madrid in a closely contested match.
🏆 Sorkin’s Winning Performance
Sorkin was a dominant force for Maccabi, scoring a season-high 21 points with impressive efficiency, making 9 of his 11 two-point shots. He also contributed across the board with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocked shots. This strong all-around performance earned him a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 30, the highest among all players on winning teams in Round 6.
🌟 Other Top Players This Round
While Sorkin took home the MVP award, other players also had fantastic games. Leandro Bolmaro of Milan actually had the highest PIR of the round with a career-best 37, scoring 31 points in his team’s narrow loss to Valencia. Real Madrid’s Trey Lyles also stood out with a PIR of 29, recording 16 points and 10 rebounds in the loss to Maccabi. Nando De Colo of ASVEL also had a great week, scoring 24 points to lead his team to a win.
📊 Round 6 by the Numbers
Looking at the individual stats for the round, Leandro Bolmaro was the top scorer with his 31 points. Trey Lyles was one of three players who grabbed a round-high 10 rebounds, securing a double-double. In playmaking, Shane Larkin and Tamir Blatt each dished out a round-best 9 assists. On the defensive end, Sylvain Francisco led all players with 4 steals, while Mbaye Ndiaye recorded an impressive 4 blocks.
