Anadolu Efes' Micic named MVP of week in EuroLeague

Serbian point guard scored career-high 37 points to contribute to his team's 106-74 derby victory on Friday

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) - Anadolu Efes basketball team's Serbian star Vasilije Micic has been named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Round 26, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague announced on Saturday.

"With a dominant performance to lead Anadolu Efes Istanbul to a resounding 32-point road win over city rival Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul on Friday, point guard Vasilije Micic earned the fifth weekly MVP award of his Turkish Airlines EuroLeague career," a EuroLeague statement said.

Micic, 27, was on fire in the derby against Fenerbahce Beko, scoring a career-high 37 points to contribute to Anadolu Efes' 106-74 win.

The Serbian point guard has made six three points and 11 free throws without a miss.

He also tallied five assists and three steals.

In addition, Micic was fouled eight times by Fenerbahce Beko players.

The match ended Fenerbahce Beko's 10-game winning streak. This marked their 11th defeat in 26 games.

It was Anadolu Efes’ 15th win in 25 matches.

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