Sweden edges Finland 86-81 in EuroBasket qualifier

Sweden defeated Finland 86-81 in a EuroBasket qualifying match held in Helsinki. Pelle Larsson led Sweden with a game-high 31 points, while Lauri Markkanen struggled for Finland, scoring only 11 points. Sweden's victory reflects their strong performance against their regional rivals, with key contributions from players like Simon Birgander and Ludde Hakanson. Both teams are now 4-3 in Group L, with Finland seeking a bounce-back win against Estonia, while Sweden prepares to face France.

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