Hifi shines in Istanbul and claims its first MVP

The Euroleague experienced a busy day 10 filled with outstanding performances, but it was Nadir Hifi from Paris Basketball who stole the spotlight by winning his first MVP of the season. The French point guard demonstrated exceptional offensive and defensive versatility in the match played in Istanbul against Anadolu Efes, delivering a standout performance that allowed him to achieve a rating of 39, the highest of the day.

Hifi's Magical Night in Istanbul

Hifi led Paris Basketball to a significant victory on Turkish soil. The Parisian team won 90-95 in a match that required all the precision and control from the French guard. With 28 points scored, Hifi was virtually unbeatable from the perimeter and the free-throw line: 6 of 9 on two-point shots, 3 of 5 on threes, and a perfect 7 of 7 on free throws. But his contribution went beyond scoring.

Beyond his shooting accuracy, Hifi provided 9 assists that energized the Parisian attack, while grabbing 6 defensive rebounds that bolstered Paris's solidity in that area. He drew 7 fouls, reflecting the defensive pressure he exerted on his opponents. This combination of statistics enabled him to reach that rating of 39, crowning him as the best player of the tenth round of Euroleague.

This recognition is particularly important as it is the first time Hifi has achieved this award in his career. With this achievement, the Frenchman becomes the third player from Paris Basketball to obtain the MVP of the round, following TJ Shorts, who has achieved it four times and was even the MVP of the play-in in 2025, and Justin Robinson.

Other Highlights from Day 10

Although Hifi was the standout, the tenth round of Euroleague featured other memorable performances worth mentioning. Kendrick Nunn from Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens recorded a rating of 31 in his team's away victory of 112-115 against Real Madrid after overtime. Nunn was practically perfect in less than 24 minutes of play, scoring 33 points with a perfect 8 of 8 on two-point shots, 3 of 5 on threes, and 8 of 8 on free throws. An offensive efficiency rarely seen in European competition.

Austin Wiley from FC Bayern Munich reached a rating of 32 in the away victory of 95-99 against LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. Wiley contributed with 22 points — 8 of 9 on two-point shots and 6 of 8 on free throws — along with 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks, and 4 fouls drawn. A complete performance that highlights Bayern's defensive solidity.

Meanwhile, Mathias Lessort, Nunn's teammate at Panathinaikos, recorded a rating of 30. Lessort contributed 20 points — 8 of 10 on two-point shots and 4 of 4 on free throws — in addition to 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. A performance that underscores the offensive depth of the Athens team.

Records and High Scores

Elijah Bryant from Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv registered a rating of 35 in his team's home loss of 90-93 against FC Barcelona. Despite the defeat, Bryant was Hapoel's top scorer with 25 points — 5 of 7 on two-point shots, 1 of 3 on threes, and a perfect 12 of 12 on free throws — along with 3 rebounds and 1 assist. However, he drew 12 fouls, marking a new record for the current season of Euroleague.

Regarding the highest scoring of the round, Kendrick Nunn and Cameron Payne from Anadolu Efes shared the lead with 33 points each. Nunn achieved his against Real Madrid, while Payne got his against Paris Basketball. Hifi, although not the highest scorer of the day, leads the overall ranking with an average of 22.1 points per game.

Special Statistics: Rebounds, Assists, and Defense

Kenneth Faried from Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz grabbed 15 rebounds in his team's loss of 84-65 on the court of Fenerbahçe Istanbul. This figure is currently the highest of the season in Euroleague. Jonas Valanciunas from Žalgiris Kaunas leads the overall statistics with an average of 8.4 rebounds per game.

In assists, Hifi was the best with 9 successful passes against Efes. Carlik Jones from Partizan Belgrade leads the overall ranking with 6.0 assists per game. In steals, Dan Oturu from Hapoel achieved 5 steals, surpassing any other player in the tenth round. Luca Vildoza from Partizan remains at the top of this statistic with an average of 1.9 steals per game.

With regard to blocks, Austin Wiley and Lamar Stevens, both from Partizan, recorded 3 blocks each, leading this category during the week. Aliou Diarra from Virtus is the top shot-blocker in the competition, averaging 2.0 blocks per game.

Double-Doubles of the Round

Five players registered a double-double in the tenth round. Kenneth Faried contributed 10 points and 15 rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas from Žalgiris Kaunas added 12 points and 11 rebounds. Jordan Nwora from Red Star Belgrade contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds. Josh Nebo from FC Barcelona recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds. Finally, Bruno Fernando from Anadolu Efes completed the list with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

These figures demonstrate the depth of talent present in the Euroleague, where multiple players are capable of impacting various aspects of the game on the same day. The tenth round has made it clear that the competition remains a showcase of European basketball excellence, with high-level individual performances that keep fans and specialists interested.

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