Brancou Badio, the undisputed MVP of the fifth game of the Euroleague Playoffs

Brancou Badio was crowned the Most Valuable Player in an exciting Game 5 against Panathinaikos, leading Valencia Basket to the Final Four with a stellar performance.

Brancou Badio shines in Valencia Basket's historic victory

The 27-year-old point guard achieved a personal record with a performance index rating (PIR) of 25, leading his team to a convincing 81-64 victory over Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. This win secured Valencia's first Final Four appearance in the club's history, with Badio scoring 20 points and delivering a complete and brilliant performance, supported by his teammate Jean Montero who stood out with a PIR of 24.

Outstanding performances in the fifth game

In addition to Badio, Kam Taylor led in rebounds, while Jerian Grant excelled with 10 assists for Panathinaikos. Dan Oturu from Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv shone as the top scorer and rebounder of the playoffs, and Alpha Diallo from AS Monaco led the steals chart. Montero impressed with 3 blocks in a game where Real Madrid excelled in defense, with Alex Len as the leader in blocks per game.

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