Sasha Vezenkov breaks multiple records against Bayern / News - Basketnews.com

Sasha Vezenkov's 43 PIR points against Bayern were both his career-high and the highest mark in Olympiacos Pireaus' EuroLeague history.

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Sasha Vezenkov continued his spectacular run of impressive games in the 2022-23 EuroLeague season tonight against FC Bayern Munich.

Player of the Game EFF 43 Aleksandr Vezenkov Points 20 Accuracy 4-7 Rebounds 13 Assists 4

The Olympiacos Piraeus forward scored 20 points (2/2 2PT, 2/5 3PT, 10/10 FT), grabbed 13 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, blocked 1 shot, and drew 8 fouls for a total of 43 PIR.

This was the best game in Vezenkov's career in terms of total efficiency mark. Additionally, the Bulgarian forward broke his club's record as well.

With 43 PIR points, it was the best result in Olympiacos EuroLeague history. Previously, Zach LeDay held the throne with 42 PIR points. Five other players are now placed third with 41 PIR - Arvydas Macijauskas, Nikola Milutinov, Marque Perry, Vezenkov himself, and Andrija Zizic.

So far this year, Vezenkov has been averaging otherworldly numbers in the EuroLeague - 20 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.1 steals for 28.2 PIR. After this game, the forward is tied-first in points per game, second in rebounds, and first in PIR.

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