An overwhelming performance by Finland, in the first game for the second group stage of the World Cup, and positions 17-32, against Cape Verde. The outstanding Lauri Markkanen (34 points, 9 rebounds) and his teammates did not encounter any particular difficulties and prevailed over the team of Eddie Tavares 100-77achieving their first victory in this Mundobasket.
Lassie Tuovi’s team absolutely imposed its pace, stepping on the “gas” in the middle of the first period with a 9-0 run (15-28 in 10′) and looked back again. The African team did not show much resistance, remaining in a more passive role throughout the match.
The difference reached up to 23 points (49-72 at 28′). The winners tried to “throw gears” in the last five minutes, with their opponent not particularly cutting the difference until the end.
In addition to Markkanen, Finland got valuable help from Sasu Salin, who recorded 9 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds, as well as Miro Little, who stopped at 10 points.
For Cape Verde, Eddie Tavares had a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Ivan Almeida was the top scorer with 17 points, while the presence of Anderson Correa was also excellent, adding another 15.
Next match for both teams on September 2. Finland play Venezuela at 10:30, while Cape Verde play Japan at 14:10.
The quarters: 16-28, 39-54, 56-77, 77-100
See the match statistics here
Source: Sport Fm
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