Bye- Team O’Malley
6:00- Mikuzis -4 v. Spadoni (upset special)- Mikusiz has been playing surprisingly well over the last two weeks since the addition of Gullotta and despite Lyons missing the last two games. If they continue to play like this they could end up sneaking past someone in the first round of the play-offs after they beat Bernard in the play-in game. Team Spadoni did not have a chance last week without Koll or Harrigan but even at full strength Team Spadoni plays every game like a pick-up game and currently holds last place in the bar power rankings which would lead one to conclude that team chemistry is definitely an issue which is surprising considering the individuals that are on this team. Tom Best is playing as well as anyone and he continues to be the X factor for Team Mikuzis. If Harrigan returns(achiiles) he will be the X factor for Tema Spadoni that could prevent the upset.
7:00-Wagner – 7 v. Healy- Team Healy continue to limp into the play-offs and this week they will be missing Badon and they already have Mariner and Brown out with injuries. Team Wagner continues to struggle despite having the deepest and most-talented team in the league. Another example for how sometimes chemistry trumps talent. If Team Wagner can get it together over the last 3 weeks they could be a dark horse to win it all but time is running out. Meanwhile, Healy is holding out hope that Mariner can return for the play-off or their title hopes have been dashed. Injuries suck. If Hayes returns this week, he could be the X factor. The Healy brothers will be the X factor in this one and they will have to bring some offense if they hope to have any chance in this game.
8:00- Manzke -5 v. Bernard- Team Bernard got lucky last week playing Team Spadoni without Koll or Harrigan but their luck will run out this week. Despite their year long struggles to score Team Manzke will find a way to score just enough to win this one. Goyke will be the X factor for Team Manzke. If Team Bernard can keep the ball in the hands of McEldowney and Smaalbone they have a slight chance at the upset.
9:00-Statham -3 v. Shimko (GAME OF THE NIGHT)- both Teams should be at full-strength and it Team Statham can snap pot of their offensive funk they have a deeper tema with more options which gives them a slight edge over Team Shimko assuming they can find a way to contain both Alex and Bendo which offer significant match-up problems for team Statham. During their two game offensive funk Team Statham has discovered that they are able to play some pretty tough defense when necessary but they are built for the 3 point shot and they will continue to live and die by it. Ganiner will be the X factor for Team Shimko. Bedell with be X factor number 2 if he gets the minutes he deserves. Young Statham will be the X factor for Team Statham.Team Shimko will need to get a better handle on their rotation if they want to make a deep run into the play-offs. Team Statham has to learn to move the quicker and move without the bal instead of just settling for the first open look. Good shot-better shot needs to be their mantra.
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