The 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season continued to deliver thrilling action in Round 32, with several teams securing crucial wins and standout performances. Dubai and Maccabi Tel Aviv saw their players recognized for exceptional play, sharing the Most Valuable Player honors for the round. The competition is heating up as teams battle for positioning in the standings as the season progresses. This round featured tight finishes and impressive individual displays, solidifying the EuroLeague’s reputation as one of the world’s premier basketball leagues.
Key victories this round included Maccabi Tel Aviv’s narrow win over Asvel, and Dubai’s important road win against Bayern. These results have significant implications for playoff contention, with teams vying for favorable positions in the upcoming stages of the tournament. The performances of Dwayne Bacon and Tamir Blatt were particularly noteworthy, earning them co-MVP recognition for their contributions to their respective teams’ successes. The EuroLeague continues to showcase high-level basketball, with Round 32 providing a compelling snapshot of the league’s competitive spirit.
Dwayne Bacon and Tamir Blatt Share MVP Honors
Dubai’s Dwayne Bacon and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Tamir Blatt were jointly named the Most Valuable Players of EuroLeague Round 32, each achieving a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 27. Bacon led Dubai Basketball to an 87-74 victory over FC Bayern Munich, contributing 21 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. He shot efficiently, converting 8 of 10 two-point attempts, 1 of 4 from three-point range, and 2 of 2 free throws, according to EuroLeague Basketball.
We have co-MVP’s in Round 32 🤝Dwayne Bacon of @dubaibasket and Tamir Blatt of @MaccabiTLVBC deliver elite performances to share MVP honors 🥇🥇MVP of the Round pic.twitter.com/SfSgL3uZjP
— EuroLeague (@EuroLeague)
Blatt, meanwhile, guided Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv to an 89-85 win over LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, posting 14 points, an impressive 13 assists, and 3 rebounds in just 20 minutes of play. He was remarkably efficient, shooting 5 of 8 from the field. Basketball Sphere highlights Blatt’s zero turnovers as a key factor in Maccabi’s victory. This marks Blatt’s second MVP of the Round award, while Bacon earns his second shared honor.
Round 32 Key Results and Standout Performances
Beyond the MVP performances, several other players delivered impactful performances in Round 32. Mfiondu Kabengele of Dubai Basketball, Aliou Diarra of Virtus Bologna, and Sehmus Hazer of Anadolu Efes Istanbul each recorded a PIR of 26. Kabengele contributed 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks against Bayern. Diarra had 11 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks in a loss to Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv. Hazer scored 26 points with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal in a loss to AS Monaco, as reported by Eurohoops.
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s victory over Asvel was their eleventh consecutive win against the French team, a testament to their dominance in the matchup. Jaylen Hoard of Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv led the round in rebounding with 11. Eugene Omoruyi of Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz recorded 4 steals, while Aliou Diarra and Derek Willis of Paris Basketball each had 3 blocks.
Looking Ahead
As the EuroLeague Regular Season progresses, the competition for playoff spots will only intensify. Teams will continue to rely on their star players and strategic adjustments to secure victories. The performances of players like Dwayne Bacon and Tamir Blatt demonstrate the league’s depth of talent and the importance of individual contributions. The upcoming rounds promise more exciting matchups and crucial games as teams strive to improve their standings and position themselves for success in the playoffs.
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