The Estonian national basketball team achieved a significant victory on Friday night in Stockholm by overcoming Sweden with a final score of 88-77 in the World Cup qualifying series. After a strong start where Estonia led by ten points at halftime, they faced challenges in the third quarter, allowing Sweden to take a six-point lead temporarily. However, Estonia regained control in the final quarter, demonstrating resilience and skill to secure the win.

Kristian Kullamäe, the team's playmaker, acknowledged the difficulties they faced during the game due to not having trained together recently. He mentioned the fluctuations in their performance but highlighted their ability to capitalize on crucial moments, especially towards the end of the third and beginning of the fourth quarter. Kullamäe admitted that while they struggled to maintain consistent energy throughout the 40-minute match, they overall had more energy and made their strengths count when it mattered.

Reflecting on their opponents, Kullamäe noted that Sweden employed a relatively straightforward but unconventional attack style characterized by quick shots and high coverage, which posed some problems for Estonia. Nevertheless, he expressed confidence in his team's ability to adapt and recover, especially after their resurgence late in the game. The Estonian team is set to face Sweden again in Tallinn on Sunday, which adds another layer of significance to their ongoing rivalry and the importance of the upcoming match in the qualifiers.