Lauri Markkanen struggles in Finland's game against Italy

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen had a challenging performance for Finland in their match against Italy. He played nearly 32 minutes, finishing with 11 points and three rebounds. Markkanen's shooting was ineffective, going 2-of-4 from two-point range and missing all nine of his three-point attempts, though he did make seven of his eight free-throw attempts. The context of his struggles highlights the pressure on him as a key player for the national team. The outcome of the game is not yet clear, as it is still underway.

• 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen struggled for Finland, …