Kelly Olynyk Posts Best Performance in 14 Years

Canadian basketball player Kelly Olynyk recorded the highest performance index rating in the Italian league since 2012 in BC Roma's 110-103 overtime loss to Varese. According to data published by the league, Olynyk scored 53 points.

Olynyk recorded 38 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists in the game. He made 11 of his two-point attempts and hit 3 of 5 three-pointers. He also converted all 7 of his free throw attempts.

This performance was the eighth time since 2000 that a player in Serie A reached an index rating of 53 or higher. The list includes names such as Petar Naumoski, Gani Lawal, Sinisa Kelecevic, Marques Green, Romain Sato, Roberto Chiacig and DaShaun Wood. Olynyk became the first player to reach this level since Lawal scored 57 points for Roma against Sassari in December 2012.

Olynyk also became the second player since the 1995-96 season to score at least 38 points and 12 rebounds in an Italian league game. The list includes Jordan Parks, who achieved this in 2022. Despite this, Roma lost the game in overtime.