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Pool C:
Results:

Tounes 81 at Argentina 130
Argentina killed Tounes in this one. Although they used more effort, I have no idea why they would use anything but a TIE against Tounes in this one, but they did and that could be exactly what hurts them for advancing. POTG: Tom Werribee had a game high 22 points, 8 rebounds and a 15.5 rating.

Taiwan 89 at Poland 124
Taiwan put more effort into this game and still got wrecked. Poland had some absolutely great ratings and it seems they will be advancing with their HCA. POTG: Sylwester Rakus had a team high 28 points, a game high 17 rebounds and a game high 20.5 rating.

1.Poland(1) 2-0 238 149
2.Argentina(3) 2-0 238 173
3.Taiwan(2) 0-2 181 232
4.Tounes(4) 0-2 141 244

Picks:
Poland(11) at Argentina(6)
Argentina is pretty close talent and GS wise this week, however that extra effort they used last week against Tounes is enough for me to make my decision, plus Poland has HCA, thats a huge advantage. My pick: Poland wins and advances to the world championships.

Taiwan(31) at Tounes(92)
This game will not effect anything besides ranking inthe world, I think that Taiwan is much, much stronger than TOunes, plus Tounes is missing their best player due to injury. My pick: Taiwan ends on a high note.

Pool D:
Results:

Nigeria 101 at Uruguay 108
Nigeria used extra effort and almost pulled off the victory in this game, but Uruguay kept going strong and got the win in a tough game. THe game was tied heading into the fourth, but Uruguay stepped it up and took the game. Uruguay put up some good ratings and Nigeria's ratings were not bad at all. POTG: Juan Bruschi had 22 points, 14 rebounds and a 16.0 rating.

Hong Kong 98 at Deutschland 109
Deutschland was able to beat Hong Kong even though they TIEd and Hong Kong CTd. Deutschland had really good ratings in this one and Hong Kong also. POTG: Roland Krassnitzer had a game high 26 points, a game high 17 rebounds and a 17.5 rating.

1.Deutschland(1) 2-0 200 173
2.Uruguay(2) 2-0 218 206
3.Hong Kong(3) 0-2 203 219
4.Nigeria(4) 0-2 176 199

Picks:

Deutschland(9) at Uruguay(15)
Deutschland has a really strong team and also had a very favourable GS update, while Uruguay is a strong team, but they are definetly weaker than Deutschland and definetly have a worse GS update. This game decides who advances to the worlds. My pick: Deutschland advanced to the world championships.

Hong Kong(24) at Nigeria(48)
Hong Kong is a bit stronger than Nigeria, but Nigeria has a bit better of a GS update, this game decides nothing, except rankings and I think Nigeria could win if they really push for it. My pick: Hong Kong finishes with one win.

U21 continentals later today

Pool C:

Picks:

Chile(17) at Rep. Dominicana(79)
Chile is the strongest team in this group, Rep. Dominicana is one of the weakest. Chile had a faourable GS update, Rep. Domincana had a decent one. My pick: Chile wins this one easily.

Ecuador(47) at Guatemala(89)
Ecuador has better depth, Guatemala is stronger down low. The GS updates seem similiar. My pick: Guatemala realizes their advantage down low and uses extra effort to sneak out a win.

Panama(58) at Jamaica(97)
Panama is definetly much stronger than Jamaica, although Jamaica does have a couple threats down low. I think Panama has a good starting lineup and I think that will be enough for them to get by most teams, although have little to no depth. My pick: Panama

Pool B:

Picks:
Colombia(39) at Puerto Rico(91)
Colombia is way, way stronger overall and have a better GS update. Puerto Rico has some decent players, but if they are injured they aren't much help are they? My pick: Colombia wins with ease.

Brasil(18) at Mexico(73)
Brasil has two 80k big men at strong GS, Mexico is a very balanced, young team and in a couple of seasons they'll be very strong, unfortunately it is not a couple of seasons from now. My pick: Brasil wins this game, not with ease though.

Paraguay(67) at Bolivia(96)
Paraguay has a few good big men with good GS, and they few decent guards they have, have good GS as well. Bolivia is really an extremely weak team and should get dominated most games. My pick: Paraguay dominates.

Pool A:

Picks:
Uruguay(23) at Barbados(92)
Uruguay is one of the top teams in this pool and Barbados is one of the weakest teams in the world. My pick: Uruguay wins this scrimmage- err game.

Canada(19) at Venezuela(68)
Canada is very balanced and somewhat deep, while Venezuela is also balanced, but they are weaker at every position. Canada also has a much better GS situation. My pick: Canada handily.

Costa Rica(69) at Bahamas(94)
While Costa Rica isn't the strongest team, Bahamas is not even close. Costa Rica should have a stroll in their first game. My pick: Costa Rica.


Fairly basic, but wasn't sure what to say :P

Good game France! We managed to slay a giant in this thriller. Our tactical edge along with a bit more effort proved to be the difference maker. Canada also got some tremendous performances from their top end players.

Canada it is time to celebrate! :)

No kidding, LI and M2M is all the crazy but we found a way to still get an edge. Not bad for a bunch of hockey players, eh!

Thanks! Touques off to you as well :)

Looking forward to Bballin's write-ups.

I am looking forward to writing them :D Those are a couple of stunning results, cannot wait for the weekend! Great job to both managers in those two games, especially beanerz! Taking out the runnerups? Craziness!!