Lauri Markkanen’s record remained in the barrel – “Word War” with head coach

Lauri Markkanen alone was too much for the entire British team. Pasi Liesimaa

Lauri Markkanen admitted that he would have wanted to reach his new record for the European Championships.

– Yes, I wanted it, but I understand we have a game on Saturday. I tried to use as an argument that we needed every surface for baskets, Markkanen started.

– Not yet. Let’s save.

Head coach Lassi Tuovi He said that he would have wanted to take his superstars on the exchange bench much earlier. Susijengi will continue the European Championship Tournament as soon as Saturday’s match against Montenegro.

– I would have liked to have taken him to flutter, but it refuses to come, Tuovi would speak.

– We now have this Kina on.

Markkanen took the information from the head coach with a smile.

– Must have a conversation with Lassi. Of course, we both know that we are not after the points. We want to win games. Today was my turn to do more.

– We have a good relationship.

Eventually, Jyväskylä’s giant succeeded in a “only” record of 43 points when Susijengi crushed the poor in the UK 109-79.

– The throw hit okay. There is always an opportunity to improve. Thanks again to the teammates for getting in good places, Markkanen continued.

– Today we got a good rhythm and everyone was able to play with their own strengths. We have to keep it up. Every day, those throws don’t go, and then that defense is our identity.

Better defense

At no time did the opponent be able to defy Finland. As a result, the end result ruptured as much as 30 points.

The best thing to do is that the defense game finally started to look ready in the third quarter.

-I had never played against Great Britain. During the match, I learned how the guy plays and got one tats. It helps as the game progresses.

– Defense is the best attack. The basket does not get an easier basket than you can run in an empty field.

The United Kingdom is certainly not the right level meter for Susijeng. Montenegro already sets the bar much higher.

The winnings of Lithuania and Germany next week would already require Finland to succeed.

– Great game. That’s where our strength is when we get exploitation in defense. Everyone gets success and we run in an empty field.

– The end result was that everyone had fun. We play our best basketball.

Markkanen soon wanted to rest at the hotel. This was the match he had tentatively negotiated for the media obligations.

But then he made the tenth highest score in the European Championship history.

– Today we enjoy this victory and the moment. Matches will quickly meet. Now you just have to get a good sleep. The bedtime has already gone.