Lauri Markkanen leads Finland despite loss to Australia in season opener

by Associated Press

Fri, August 25th 2023, 9:29 PM UTC

Australia guard Josh Giddey (3), right, drives against Finland forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the second half of the Basketball World Cup group E match between Finland and Australia in Okinawa, southern Japan, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Dominican Republic forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots against Philippines center Ariel John Edu (34) during the Basketball World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan province, Philippines Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Germany forward Moritz Wagner (13) tries to shoot against Japan center Koya Kawamata (99) in the first half of the Basketball World Cup group E match between Germany and Japan in Okinawa, southern Japan, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

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Australia guard Josh Giddey (3), right, drives against Finland forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the second half of the Basketball World Cup group E match between Finland and Australia in Okinawa, southern Japan, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

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