Olympiacos become the first team to clinch EuroLeague playoff spot / News - Basketnews.com

Moustapha Fall reached his EuroLeague career assist record while Sasha Vezenkov became the youngest player to reach 2500 PIR in the tournament.

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Sasha Vezenkov took over the game when it mattered the most once again and helped Olympiacos Piraeus overcome Zalgiris Kaunas.

Player of the Game EFF 32 Aleksandr Vezenkov Points 25 Accuracy 11-16 Rebounds 8 Assists 2

With the win, the Greek team became the first one to officially clinch a playoff spot in the 2022-23 EuroLeague season.

On top of that, two records were reached during the match.

First, Moustapha Fall reached his new EuroLeague assist record. The French big man dished out 7 assists. The previous highest mark was 5, which was reached against Panathinaikos Athens earlier this season.

Additionally, Vezenkov became the youngest player to reach 2500 PIR in the EuroLeague at 27 years and 222 days old. The previous record was held by Vasilije Micic, who reached the mark while being 28 years and 70 days old.

With 21 wins and only 8 losses, Olympiacos are firmly in 1st place in the competition.

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