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Lauri Markkanen leads Finland past Estonia in FIBA European qualifier

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:37 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Lauri Markkanen leads Finland past Estonia in FIBA European qualifier

Summary

Lauri Markkanen powered Finland to a 96-67 victory against Estonia in a 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifier on August 30. The Utah Jazz forward recorded a double-double, finishing the contest with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Markkanen played 26 minutes during the road win, adding two assists and two blocks to his totals. He shot 3-of-5 from three-point range and connected on 6-of-8 free throw attempts. His performance earned him a game-high efficiency rating of 26. Finland dominated the matchup throughout the game to secure the result in the qualifying cycle.

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Key Details

•Lauri Markkanen recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds in Finland's win.
•Finland finished with a 96-67 score against Estonia.
•Markkanen played 26 minutes during the qualifier.
•The forward hit 3-of-5 shots from behind the arc.
•The game took place on August 30 during the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualification cycle.

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