On August 31st, the European Championship Group B continued. Finland defeated Montenegro 85-65 at home, securing a top-four spot and advancing to the round of 16. Finland's consecutive victories, while Montenegro's winless streak, have made their qualification situation increasingly grim.

The game began with 11 lead exchanges in the first quarter, with the score tied at 23. Finland surged in the second quarter, launching a 12-1 run. Markkanen's slam dunk and a spinning drive ignited the crowd. Matheny's clutch shot just before halftime helped Finland maintain a double-digit lead. Finland led by as many as 18 points in the second half, ultimately securing the victory.

Following his previous 43-point outburst , Markkanen added 26 points and 13 rebounds, making 8 of 9 free throws for a double-double and earning him the TCL Player of the Year award. Teammate Jantunen contributed 11 points. For Montenegro, Slavkovic scored 15 points, a new individual tournament best, but still couldn't prevent a loss.

In terms of statistics, Finland showed strong efficiency in two-point shots, with the team's shooting percentage reaching 67% , while Montenegro only made 33 of 14 shots , with a clear gap on the offensive end.

Next up, Finland will face Lithuania, hoping to continue their strong performance and prepare for the knockout stage, while Montenegro will face Sweden and England, and will need to win at least one of their matches to have any hope of advancing.