For the first time ever, the Swedish men's national basketball team has the opportunity to advance in a World Cup qualifier. In the autumn, Blågult won by ten points at home against Finland. The return away today will be a key match - but then Finland has been strengthened: NBA star Lauri Markkanen.
- I look forward to playing with Finland again.
We have a good chance of making it.
Of course we have to do our best every night to get the victories we need.
But it is always an honor to represent their country, Markkanen says before the match.
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