Finland Stuns Serbia in EuroBasket Round of 16 Upset

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Finland Stuns Serbia in EuroBasket Round of 16 Upset

Finland shocked EuroBasket 2025 by knocking out title favorites Serbia 92-86 in Riga, advancing to back-to-back Quarter-Finals. Lauri Markkanen led with 29 points, while Elias Valtonen sealed the win with 8 clutch points in the final minutes. Despite Nikola Jokic’s 33, Serbia collapsed on the glass, surrendering 20 offensive rebounds, suffering a second straight Round of 16 exit.

By Raahib Singh

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Carmelo Anthony Honors His Mother’s Sacrifice in Touching HOF Speech

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LeBron James Defends Jason Kidd From Roasting Himself About Redeem Team Contributions

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Carmelo Anthony Makes His Knicks Allegiance Clear

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