Finland defeats Iceland 93-78 in basketball friendly

basketball FIBA Lauri Markkanen friendly match Finland vs Iceland

Finland's national basketball team secured a 93-78 victory over Iceland in a friendly match held in Espoo. Lauri Markkanen led the Finnish side with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.

Other notable contributors for Finland included Edon Maxhuni with 15 points and Miro Little with 13 points. For Iceland, Tryggvi Hlinason recorded 13 points and 4 blocks, while Styrmir Snaer Thrastarson achieved a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The match was attended by Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy and players Jaren Jackson Jr. and Keyonte George, who traveled to support Markkanen. The teams are now preparing for the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers, with Finland set to face Sweden and Estonia in late August.

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Finland National Basketball Team · Iceland National Basketball Team · Lauri Markkanen · Utah Jazz · Will Hardy

Sources

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Will Hardy ja Jazzin tähdet katselivat Suomen voittoa Islannista [www.savonsanomat.fi]

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