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    Dragic inspires Slovenia to thrilling win; Markkanen under injury cloud

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    HELSINKI (EuroBasket 2017) - Slovenia captain Goran Dragic inspired his team to a thrilling victory over hosts Finland, whose star Lauri Markkanen limped off in the dying stages.

    HELSINKI (EuroBasket 2017) - Slovenia have continued their winning ways with a thrilling 81-78 victory over Finland in Group A action. 

    Goran Dragic scored 24 of his 29 points in the first-half and center Anthony Randolph became an unlikely hero with a steal off Lauri Markkanen followed by a dunk with 3 seconds left. Only moments earlier he had missed two free throws. 

    Markkanen stepped out of bounds on the final play of the game and appeared to suffer an injury as he limped off the court. He finished with 24 points and 7 rebounds but Finland have dropped to a 1-1 record. 

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