The national basketball team began the decisive World Cup qualifiers with a huge scalp. Pelle Larsson scored 31 points as Finland was defeated 86-81 on the road. Our most important victory so far, says the NBA star.
FootballThe NBA team Utah Jazz has benched star players Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. in recent games. That did not go unpunished. The NBA has fined the team the equivalent of 4.5 million kronor.
SportsFinnish NBA star Lauri Markkanen made the match of his life when Utah Jazz defeated Phoenix Suns. Markkanen struck and made 51 points.
SportsFinland has surprised many during the European Championship in basketball. But in the bronze match, Greece was a number too big for Finland which lost with 89–92 after incredible drama at the end.
SportsFinland could not cope with the reigning world champions Germany in the first semifinal of the European Championship in basketball. The Germans won with clear 98–86.
SportsFinland is clear for its very first semifinal in a basketball European Championship. This after quarterfinal victory over Georgia with 93–79. This is probably the best team in Finnish basketball history. The guys are incredible, you have to be proud, says Sasu Salin to Yle.
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