EuroLeague Round 3 MVP: Tornike Shengelia, Virtus

In his 225th career game, Tornike Shengelia returned to the MVP of the Round ranks thanks to his leadership Virtus Segafredo Bologna’s 87-76 home win against ALBA Berlin on Wednesday. Shengelia poured in 26 points by making 8 of 9 two-point shots and 7 of 8 free throws for what was his third-highest scoring total in 11 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague seasons. He also added 4 rebounds and 3 assists with 0 turnovers and 4 fouls drawn. His performance index rating of 32 was the best among all players in Round 3 and boosted Virtus to its second victory in a row. It marked the seventh time in his career that Shengelia earned the MVP honor.

Behind him among Round 3 performers were Real Madrid teammates Vincent Poirier and Facundo Campazzo, with PIRs of 29 and 28, respectively. Poirier came off the bench with 18 points, 7 rebounds and an assist while downing 7 of 8 two-pointers and 4 of 6 free throws as Real topped visiting Zalgiris Kaunas 93-79 on Tuesday. Campazzo combined 18 points with 9 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals while hitting 3 of 4 two-point shots, 3 of 5 triples and 3 of 4 free throws.

Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne came next with a 27 PIR based on his 25 points, 4 assists and 2 steals but couldn’t prevent his team’s 89-84 defeat at Anadolu Efes Istanbul. The same fate befell Mathias Lessort despite his PIR of 25 after scoring 19 points and pulling 11 rebounds as Panathinaikos Athens lost 83-69 on the road to Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.