Lauri Markkanen dominated the EuroBasket friendlies. After a down season with the Utah Jazz, Markkanen looked like his old self again. While some were skeptical if he would keep that up when the real tournament begins, Markkanen proved without a shadow of a doubt that his impressive play during the EuroBasket friendlies was no fluke during their debut game against Sweden.
Finland won its first EuroBasket game against Sweden, with Markkanen playing a significant role in his home country's victory.
Markkanen may not have been as dominant as he had been in previous performances, but he did what the best player on his team does: lead the team to victory.