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Pool D:
1.Israel(3) 2-0 269 180
2.Magyarország(2) 2-0 292 234
3.Suomi(4) 2-0 252 194
4.Lietuva(1) 2-0 248 213
5.Sverige(6) 0-2 202 234
6.România(5) 0-2 232 277
7.Ireland(8) 0-2 182 258
8.Azərbaycan(7) 0-2 205 292

Magyarorszag 143 Azerbaycan 107
Magyarorszag put up better ratings in every category. Azerbaycan didn't have that bad of a game , but they were playing Magyarorszag if they had a great game Magyarorszag still would've won. I thought the 43 in a single quarter by France was a huge number and then Magyarorszag dropped 45 in the 4th of this one! POTG: Caradoc Hurst with 24 points on 10-17 shooting and a 14.5 rating.

Israel 120 Ireland 82
Israel is the stronger team and it showed. Ireland got destroyed and the third was particularily horrible as Israel outscored Ireland 31-9. Ouch. Irelands ratings were pretty bad to. Israel showcased their talents and in a group where four teams are undefeated every win is huge. POTG:Noam Merimi with a game high 17.5 rating, a game high 23 points to go with 5 assists and 5 rebounds.

Suomi 114 Sverige 94
Suomi put up some absolutely frightening ratings including a wondrous inside scoring rating! Phenomenal! Sverige was not even bad in this game. Suomi was just that much better. Suomi is making a case to crack the top two and they have definetly got me second guessing my decision to rank them fourth. POTG: Kari Gorner had a 17.5 rating, a game high 31 points and 12 rebounds to go with 4 assists.

Lietuva 128 Romania 105
Lietuva put some scary numbers as well. Ratings that a number 1 team should be putting up though. Romania had a very good game and look like that team that could still make the top 4 or three. I still think Lietuva is the number 1 team in this pool and they showed it. POTG: Aristotelis Degulys had a game high 38 points, an 18.5 rating and 8 rebounds.

Predictions:
Sverige(63) at Israel(36)
Israel had a GS update that allows them to go outside or inside while Sverige didn't have a great GS update, but I think it was a GS update which should make them attack from the outside. My pick: Israel wins and Sverige drops another tough one against a better team.

Ireland(69) at Magyarorszag(5)
Ireland had a disappointing GS update which is the nail in the coffin for this game. Look for Magyarorszag to attack from the outside although it doesn't matter they should win either way.My pick: Magyarorszag.

Romania(51) at Suomi(31)
With Romanias 400k Center at inept GS they are poised to attack from the outside. Suomi had a pretty good GS update and will most likely look to attack from the inside again, dont look for them to put up wondrous again, but it should still be a lethal attack. My pick: Suomi.

Azerbaycan(82) at Lietuva(16)
Azerbaycan should attack from the inside and Lietuva should destroy them either way. Not much of a game here. My pick: Lietuva.

Pool E:
1.España(1) 2-0 246 182
2.Crna Gora(5) 2-0 223 187
3.Poland(3) 2-0 190 165
4.Srbija(2) 1-1 242 218
5.England(4) 1-1 213 252
6.Sakartvelo(6) 0-2 185 202
7.Österreich(7) 0-2 186 217
8.Hayastan(8) 0-2 168 230

Srbija 118 Hayastan 87
If Srbija really did CT in that stunning loss to England last week then the perfect medicine was an easy win against Hayastan. Ratings wise Hayastan actually could've kept this game close. Which is odd. Either way Srbija now has the confidence they lost last week. POTG: Nemanja Milnarevic had a game high 17.0 rating to go along with 14 points and a game high 16 rebounds.

Crna Gora 111 Sakartvelo 106
Both teams put up real good ratings. Sakartvelo used more effort and it almost worked. Crna Gora outrebounded Skartvelo by 21. POTG: Jovan Delic had a 15.5 rating with 18 points and 9 rebounds.

Poland 99 Osterreich 86
Poland was down by 2 heading into the final quarter of play, but they blew it open in that quarter dominating on their way to a 13 point win over Osterreich. Osterreich is a much weaker team, evident by the ratings and the talent, but they did a good job in this one. POTG:Beniamin Tomza had a game high 19.0 rating to go with 20 points, 5 assists aand 4 rebounds.

Espana 128 England 82
England came back to reality this week after their stunning upset victory over Srbija. Although Espana used more effort in thiss one, looks like they were worried about becoming the next Srbija. England looks to be loading up for another big win in the near future. POTG: Ot Miralles had a game high 18.5 rating and a game high 31 points in this one.

Predictions:
Hayastan(77) at Espana(12)
This game is already over. Hayastan has got no chance in this one. Espana should just be experimenting in this game. My pick: Espana.

Osterreich(67) at Crna Gora(32)
Osterreich and Crna Gora both had decent GS updates. Im not sure what type of attack to look for from these teams, but i'd lean to inside for Osterreich and outside for Crna Gora. I think JosefKa could have something up his sleeve for this one. My pick: hesitant but ill take Osterreich.

England(49) at Poland(34)
Poland is the better team. GS wise I think POland will attack inside while England could go either way. I think England TIE'd their last game. Look for the English manager to pull something from outta his sleeve on this one. My pick: England will get another upset.

Sakartvelo(65) at Srbija(6)
Sakartvelo had a weak GS update and they are already at a disadvantage talent wise. Now they are at a disadvantage GS wise, talent wise and Srbija is listed as the home team. My pick: Srbija.

Last edited by Bballin at 2/6/2011 11:30:47 PM

I'll get the final pool up later, its super bowl time! :P

Pool F:
1.Portugal(1) 2-0 227 184
2.Ísland(4) 2-0 235 200
3.Belgium(5) 2-0 210 185
4.Slovensko(2) 1-1 228 206
5.Ukraina(3) 1-1 213 191
6.Danmark(7) 0-2 187 219
7.Scotland(8) 0-2 197 253
8.Moldova(6) 0-2 187 246

Portugal 109 Danmark 89
Danmark had a good start, but it wasn't enough to defeat European powerhouse Portugal. Portugal put up some very powerhouse like ratings in this one, they look strong. Danmark had pretty good ratings, but it is obvious that they cannot score from the outside. POTG: Filipe Bola had a great game with a gamehigh 17.5 rating to go with 19 points and team high 7 assists. He also held the other teams point guard to 3 points on 1-11 shooting.

Island 125 Scotland 102
This included some pretty bad NT ratings and me ranking Island number 4 looks like it may have been a bit generous. They really did command this game and pulled off the convincing win, however. POTG: Eymunder Buason dropped a game high 31 points and had a 14.5 rating.

Ukraina 85 Belgium 96
After two weeks of games it seems I underestimated Belgium. I think they could be a top three team in this pool. Belgium had full control of this game even with Ukraina using more effort then the Belgians. This could setback Ukraina a bit. POTG: Charles Dorchain had 18 points, 15 rebounds and a 14.0 rating.

Slovensko 128 Moldova 92
Slovensko fully dominated this game and look like a team which will advance to the 2nd round and then get knocked out there. Moldova never really stood a chance put up some good ratings in this one. I liked what i saw from Moldova in this one. POTG: Jaroslav Turcan had a 17.5 rating and 19 points.

Predictions:
Scotland(70) at Portugal(9)
portugal had a better GS update and could go either way with their attack. Scotland had a decent GS update and I really don't know what they'll send out. They really don't have any strengths. My pick: Portugal.

Belgium(50) at Island(35)
Belgium had a GS update that sets them up for an outside attack whilst Island didn't have a very good GS update and I think this one should be very easy. My pick: Belgium.

Danmark(75) at Slovensko(14)
Both teams look poised to attack from the inside so don't expect this game to get too high scoring. I think Slovensko should easily handle Danmark though. My pick: Slovensko.

Moldova(56) at Ukraina(38)
Ukrraina should be able to dispose of Moldova in this one. Moldova's weak GS added too its overall weak talent makes this a sure victory for Ukraina. My pick: Ukraina

Not much to report in this Pool :P

Thanks if you've ready all and every one of my posts I know its alot :P.

Thanks for all the compliments! It is really not much of a bother for me.

Yeah, these wouldn't be out of place in the main forums. There are more people there to appreciate it. :D

I think a lot of ppl read it now as well, I post links on the swedish forums at least.

best regards from switzerland. you do a great job! only because of you i will train my canadian guard to the nt! ;)

I think he's close, but you probably already know that. He looks really good. Good luck.

yes, i am in contact with the coach. 4 more ups and he is in i think

Awesome work Bballin