What happened: The matchup is part of the second round of FIBA World Cup qualifying. Markkanen entered Sunday after a difficult opener against Sweden.
Why it matters: A win would give Finland its first victory of the second-round window after an 86-81 loss to Sweden. The result counts toward qualification for the 2027 FIBA World Cup.
By the numbers: Markkanen scored 11 points on 2-of-13 shooting against Sweden three days earlier.
What to watch: The final score and Markkanen's complete stat line are the next markers.