Now that we are past the All Star break, it's time to break out the crystal ball to see what to expect for the rest of the season.
Super Stars rose from the dead last season to avoid relegation. They now sit very comfortably in 1st place and look like favorites to win the blue division.
BM have a solid team, but it's hard to know how they will do without Major. I'm sure that dumping that contract was a relief, but can they replace the performance at center?
HCS can outscore anyone, but they have also given up the most points in the league! I guess they are trying to prove the best defense is a good offense.
Those are the only 3 teams with winning records on our side. The Big 8 officially sucks.
The Lightning look to be the class of the league. After a tough start, they have reeled off 10 wins in a row and had a deep cup run. They could cement the top spot in the next 5 games, but it's a tricky stretch.
Apaches start out very strong, but a shocking loss to us put them in 2nd place. If they can avoid any other slip ups, the Labor day weekend game against Lightning could decide the division.
Brooklyn Kings sit a notch below. A couple of close losses early in the season stand out. A 1 point road loss and 4 point home loss is what puts them 3rd. They have allowed the fewest points in the league, so they can't be overlooked.
ANC, WCH and FWY are all fighting it out for the 4th playoff spot. They all have a pucher's chance to make noise in the playoffs, but they will have to get there first.
My guess is that The Lightning will win the league, but it's no guarantee.
With Stuart Major gone, the MVP race is wide open. Joachim Lämmerhirt (HCS), Roland McNamara (ANC), Will Butler (HCS) are the top rated players. Carl-Friedhelm Krichbaum (BRK), Massamba Diokh (HCS), Manuel Moralejo (BRK) lead the efficiency ratings.
We lead the league in Blocks and FT%, which will get you a losing record.