Lauri Markkanen Powers Finland to Shocking EuroBasket Upset Over Serbia

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen spearheaded Finland's surprising victory over Nikola Joki's heavily favored Serbia, eliminating them from EuroBasket 2025 in the round of 16 on September 6, 2025. Markkanen delivered an outstanding performance, recording 29 points, eight rebounds, four steals, and three assists, showcasing his leadership and skill. His dominant play was crucial in Finland's advancement to the EuroBasket quarterfinals, marking a significant achievement for his national team against a Serbian squad that was a medal winner in recent major tournaments.