Brittany Mills+FollowLithuania Stuns Hosts Finland in Nail-BiterFinland's unbeaten run at home ended in dramatic fashion as they fell 78-81 to Lithuania. Rokas Jokubaitis paced the winners with 16 points and 9 assists before exiting with an injury, while Finland’s Lauri Markkanen and Miikka Muurinen both scored 19 points in a late push. However, Tadas Sedekerskis’ crucial three-pointer with 27 seconds left sealed the deal. #EuroBasket2025 #Finland #Lithuania #LauriMarkkanen #FIBA #Sports 10Share
Brandy Rodriguez+FollowMarkkanen Powers Finland to a Tight Opening WinLauri Markkanen put up 28 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals to help Finland edge Sweden 93–90. Efficient shooting and smart cuts carried Finland, setting a strong tone for their EuroBasket campaign. #LauriMarkkanen #EuroBasket2025 #Finland #Sweden #FIBA #Sports 10Share
Brittany Mills+FollowFinland Outlasts Sweden in Nail-BiterLauri Markkanen dropped 28 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals to lead Finland to a 93–90 win over Sweden. His cutting and spot-up shooting were clutch in a back-and-forth opener. Finland’s next stop: facing Great Britain. #EuroBasket #Finland #LauriMarkkanen #TeamFinland #FIBA #Sports 10Share
FromTheLand+FollowLauri Markkanen Drops 48 in Finland’s Win Over BelgiumIn his first game for Finland since the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Lauri Markkanen went nuclear — 48 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and a block in just 25 minutes. He shot 17-of-24 from the field and 7-of-13 from deep, breaking his own Finnish national team record of 43 points from EuroBasket 2022. #LauriMarkkanen #FinlandBasketball #FIBA #EuroBasket2025 #UtahJazz #NBATalk #Basketball #NBA #Sports 00Share
Nicole Obrien+FollowCould The Finnisher Fix LA’s Frontcourt Woes?Lakers Nation, what do you think about the latest trade buzz? Bleacher Report floated a deal that would bring Lauri “The Finnisher” Markkanen to the Purple and Gold, sending Rui, Knecht, Gabe Vincent, and Kleber plus a 2031 pick to Utah. Markkanen’s shooting and size could be a game-changer next to King James, but is giving up that much depth worth it? Plus, we’d keep Reaves! Would this move finally give AD the help he needs up front? Let’s hear your takes! #LakersNation #NBA #LauriMarkkanen #Sports00Share
Brian Gaines+FollowShould Philly Deal PG-13 & Pick #3 for a Star?Sixers fans, what do you think about the latest buzz? Word is Daryl Morey’s dangling PG-13 and our #3 pick for a big-name star—maybe even KD or Markkanen. With PG-13’s rough season and injuries, is it time to move on, or is this too risky with Ace Bailey on the board? Could this be the move that finally gets The Process to the Finals, or are we flirting with disaster? Let’s hear your takes! #SixersTalk #NBAHotStove #PG13 #KevinDurant #LauriMarkkanen #Sports34Share
Brittany Mills+FollowMarkkanen Explodes for 43 in Finland’s Rout of Great BritainLauri Markkanen put on a clinic, torching Great Britain for 43 points in just 23 minutes as Finland rolled to a 109‑79 victory. The Utah Jazz forward’s explosive scoring punctuated the game and emphasized his superstar status in the tournament. #EuroBasket2025 #Finland #GreatBritain #LauriMarkkanen #ScoringMachine #FIBA #Sports 20Share
