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    Smith seals December MVP award

    MUNICH (Germany) - Nalyssa Smith has wrapped up a highly productive month of action with Galatasaray Cagdas Factoring by being named the EuroCup Women MVP for December.

    MUNICH (Germany) - Nalyssa Smith has wrapped up a highly productive month of action with Galatasaray Cagdas Factoring by being named the EuroCup Women MVP for December.

    The forward has been on absolute fire for the Istanbul juggernauts and took them to into the Round of 16 after putting up a pair of stellar performances during the Play-Off Round 1 phase.

    Smith proved to be unstoppable as she recorded a super performance efficiency valuation of 31.5 and this was founded on a big scoring effort. She lit it up with over 60 percent from the field across both games, on her way to a headline grabbing 28.0 points per outing. 

    It wasn't only putting points on the scoreboard which saw Smith excel, since she also came close to a monthly double-double after grabbing 9.5 rebounds per game.

    The forward tipped off the month by helping her team attain a rare draw in the first leg of the Play-Off Round 1 when Galatasaray Cagdas Factoring finished 90-90 with MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec. Smith went to work with a sensational 31 points and 12 rebounds.

    Returning to their home floor for the second meeting, Smith was a central figure in finishing the job as she propelled them to the next stage with 25 points and 7 boards in a comprehensive 91-65 success.

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