The Boomers have demolished Finland in their opening game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, setting the tone for a tournament in which they hope to bring home a maiden World Cup medal.
Taking on a Finland squad known for their pace and physicality, led by Utah Jazz superstar Lauri Markannen, the Boomers had their work cut out for them early, but eventually ran away with the game 98-72.
The Boomers were reeling from the loss of star centre Jock Landale, who recently signed a 4-year, $50m contract with the Houston Rockets in the NBA.
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Landale was ruled out with a left ankle injury during a warm-up match with South Sudan in Melbourne ahead of the tournament, and scans showed “a lateral ankle ligament injury”.
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