Kelly Olynyk sets Italian league performance record

Kelly Olynyk recorded a historic performance for BC Roma during a Serie A matchup against Varese. The Canadian veteran achieved a performance index rating (PIR) of 53, marking the highest single-game rating in the Italian league in 14 years.

During the game, Olynyk scored a career-high 38 points and recorded 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 9 fouls drawn. His shooting efficiency included 11 of 12 from two-point range, 3 of 5 from three-point range, and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line.

Despite Olynyk’s individual milestone, BC Roma lost the game to Varese with a final score of 110-103 in overtime. The last player to record a rating of this magnitude in the league was Gani Lawal in 2012.