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It is time to look at some more crunch games for the top Div III'ers

First we head to over to III.2 with...

Popenpop (17-0) vs. Magic vs Bird (15-2)

Good luck making sense of that title

These sides have met 4 times, with an exciting 2-2 split in those games. Magic managed to knock out Popenpop in the PO's last season. So they are definitely a chance here.

The key man as always for Popenpop is the Frenchman Romain Santos, who averages great numbers against Magic. Across all their meetings Santos has averaged an impressive 27.2 PPG 4.8 RPG and 4.5 APG. It is clear that if Popenpop are going to take a lead in this rivalry, that Santos is the man to lead them there.

Like Santos for Popenpop, homegrown hero Stephen Jankowski has featured heavily in all their previous matches. averaging 24.2 PPG 8.0 APG 2.2 SPG against their undefeated opponents. Jankowski however doesnt seem to be in that same vein of form recently, with a significant drop in his averages in the last 5 games, even 10 games.

Popenpop are undefeated, but i think that might end tonight. HCA will go a long way to the Magic securing a 'W'. Without some early slip-ups they could have been the team dominating this division

My Prediction: Magic vs Bird by 14

Will the young Aussie be able to handle the pressure of leading his team to the Championship?

We now head over to III.9 where we have another top of the table clash.

Mayhem (16-1) vs. South Gisborne Storm (16-1)

This match decides HCA for the PO's. A loss for either side will make it hard for them to get up over their opposition in the playoffs, without their home court fans cheering them on.

Last time these teams met the Storm walked away with the win. However the Storm did put in more effort than Mayhem.

The key man for Mayhem will most likely be their canadian guard Christian Spencer. Spencer has averaged 12.0 APG in his two previous matches against the Storm. Mayhem will rely heavily on his ability to create opportunities for his teammates to score points.

The Storm however are beginning to look particularly strong. Having just this morning added Spanish guard Adrián Alquézar for a lazy 1 mil. The eyes of the Storm fans will be on one player though. Their young Swedish U21 Representative, Frank Norrgard, who has really broken out this season. Although in his 3 previous games vs Mayhem he has only managed an average of 10.3 PPG and 14.3 RPG, which is well down on his season average of 21.4 PPG and 13.9 RPG.

With their recent acquisition i would have to say that the Storm are favourites in this one. With HCA and some serious guard firepower added i would say they should run over Mayhem fairly easily. However knowing that the Storm failed to set a lineup in their scrimmage and ruined GS of a couple of vital players, they might find things difficult against the good GS of the Mayhem lads.

My Predicition: South Gisborne Storm by 12

Who do you think will take HCA in III.9?

Good stuff Bainsy! Just saw what you wrote about me team though... *tears*

Jokes :D

Nice prediction. It was a great win for Magic vs Bird. That is the end of the bot promotion race for Popenpop.

Popenpop vs. Magic vs bird 106 - 127 (42968403)

Considering what was riding on this game perhaps little Bainsy was foolish to not try as hard as Mayhem, but they say it is better to be lucky than good and little Bainsy takes it in overtime.

Mayhem vs. South Gisborne Storm 105 - 108 (42969638)

Last edited by yodabig at 4/14/2012 6:40:19 AM

Top write up Bains, unfortunately I do have to keep forking out for my big, but he is pretty damn awesome, think promotion could mean I can actually afford him :P

You've had him long enough now, SchaBoom. It would seem unfair to get rid of him when you promote given the work he's put in for you. lol

@Bainsy...great stuff as usual

Considering what was riding on this game perhaps little Bainsy was foolish to not try as hard as Mayhem, but they say it is better to be lucky than good and little Bainsy takes it in overtime.

Mayhem vs. South Gisborne Storm 105 - 108 (42969638)

He is in fact older and bigger than me. i think he thought it would be close, due to his GS issues. but with HCA would probably swing it his way. i think he played normal so Mayhem must have CT'd

Hey I love reading ur playoff write ups! Are you goin to do the rest of em? cant wait to hear bout 3.15

Round 18 Update

1. (1)Wagadugu Hippopotamuses 18 0 PD 732 (III.12)
2. (2) GC Vikings 18 0 PD 674 (III.3)
3. (4) Maggots 18 0 PD 624 (III.13)
4. (3) Urmummas 18 0 PD 615 (III.11)
5. (5) TeamAkuma 18 0 PD 577 (III.6)
6. (6) Coin Collectors 18 0 PD 555 (III.8)
7. (7) tannum tantrums 18 0 PD 508 (III.1)
8. (9) Sydney Sea Eagles 18 0 PD 436 (III.5)
9. (10) Vis Maior 17 1 PD 766 (III.12)
10. (11) Southern Breakers 17 1 PD 595 (III.15)
11. (15) West Indies 17 1 PD 493 (III.10)
12. (13) atrains 17 1 PD 484 (III.7)
13. (16) Jindera Strikers 17 1 PD 464 (III.14)
14. (8) Popenpop 17 1 PD 433 (III.2)
15. (17) South Gisborne Storm 17 1 PD 419 (III.9)

Dropping Off:
Melbourne Demons (III.8) - Melbourne Demons vs. A-team 121 - 129 (42969464)
Mayhem (III.9) - Mayhem vs. South Gisborne Storm 105 - 108 (42969638)

The Storm got the win, weathering the Mayehm CT, while the Demons dropped another game and dont look to be on the same level as Coin Collectors anymore.

Popenpop slipped up against Magic vs Bird, meaning they drop to the bottom of the pack.

Tannums Tantrums fought back hard against NSW Wave Breakers, despite being down by 12 points at the half and having an early injury.

i will get round to it probably tomoz dude.

sweet