Americas U21 Continentals:
Pool E:
Brasil 96 at Panama 65
On equal effort, Brasil is the much stronger team between these teams, I think we all knew that, but this game showed it once again. Panama had some pretty good ratings, but just are't ready. In due tme Panama, in due time. POTG: Armando Branquinho had a game high 25 points, a team high 11 rebounds, and a game high 16.5 rating.
Peru 89 at Mexico 58
Highest scorer in this game:13. Most FGs made by one player in this game: 6. Yeah, it was one of em exciting ones. In a defensive battle, Peru came out on top against Mexico and their CT. Not sure why Mexico picked this game to CT, but they did. POTG: Rodriggo Haddad had a remarkable team high 12 points, 8 assists and a 14.0 rating.
Uruguay 114 at Argentina 102
Uruguy was able to surprise everyone, by beating Argentina in this thrilling OT game. Both teams played an outside offense and were fairly efficient. POTG: Diego Garcia had a game high 35 points, a game high 7 assists, 6 rebouds and a 15.5 rating.
1.Brasil U21(1) 2-0 186 134
2.Uruguay U21(3) 2-0 215 175
3.Peru U21(4) 1-1 165 139
4.Panama U21(5) 1-1 146 172
5.Argentina U21(2) 0-2 171 204
6.México U21(6) 0-2 131 190
Predictions:
Argentina(11) at Mexico(70)
Argentina has a much much stronger team and GS desnt even matter, but Argentina also has that advantage. Mexico has some promising 20 and 19 yo big men that'll anchor them in a season or two. My pick: Argentina wins this one easily.
Panama(40) at Uruguay(25)
These teams look fairly simliar and I think Panama has better outside GS whilst Uruguay has better inside GS. Panama has less to lose though. My pick: Uruguay scratches out a win using less effort.
Brasil(15) at Peru(26)
Brasil has much better GS and a much better team, this one is easy pickings. My pick: Brasil wins on less effort.
Pool D:
Results:
Canada 97 at Chile 80
This game was surprising,Chile isn't alot better then Canada, but I thought theyd have this one in the bag. Canada's efficient Motion offense was too much however and they pulled out the victory. This makes the standings reall crazy and multiple teams have a chance at advancing to the semis. POTG: Rudolph Lentz had a game high 23 points, 3 rebounds and a 15.5 rating.
Venzuela 73 at Colombia 95
Colombia was just the much better team as they won each quarter and pulled out a convincing 22 point win in this one. POTG: Jose Antonio Orjuela had a game high 26 points, 7 rebounds and a 12.5 rating.
United States 110 at Ecuador 58
Ecuador is the weakest team in this pool by quite a bit and it showed in this game as the United States was able to manhandle Ecuador. Their RnG offense was just too much for Ecuador to handle. POTG: Forrest Machado had a game high 20 points, 6 rebounds, and a game high 16.0 rating.
1.Colombia U21(4) 2-0 160 130
2.United States U21(1) 1-1 211 160
3.Canada U21(3) 1-1 154 145
4.Venezuela U21(5) 1-1 157 164
5.Chile U21(2) 1-1 182 198
6.Ecuador U21(6) 0-2 127 194
Predictions:
Ecuador(62) at Canada(18)
Canada has huge advantages all over the court, Ecuador hs no chance at all. My pick: Canada wins with ease.
Chile(16) at Colombia(36)
Both teams are similiar talent and GS wise. Although I give slight advantages to Chile on both of those. My pick: Chile wins on equal effort and makes the standings even more crazy.
United States(4) at Venezuela(47)
The United States are soo much stronger then Venezuela and have good GS, I think this is a game that the United States really should win. My pck: United States on less effort.