Playoffs are right around the corner, that means the all-star game is even closer. I will list the possible players that will be competing in the all-star game. One thing I really like about the all-star game is that the teams are actually playing for something that matters. The winning division gets home-field advantage in the finale and that is something you don't see in any other inters. I wasn't here for much of last weeks matches but going into this week we have some very intriguing situations. The BEAST of the East will be decided on Monday. BNR has lost a step or two recently and has allowed PFN to come right on their coattail, can BNR hold first going into the final week? Will PFN's big names over-power BNR? There are many more questions and all will be answered Monday.
ALL-STAR PROBABLES:
bnr_Po0l_ShArK
bnr_fv_arctic
pfn_HAIRY_ANACONDA
pfn_remixified
mib_IowaGoddess
sps_MrTingley
ica_xlx_nish_xlx
ica__bighead
fr_l3reak_it_out
fr_ya_maybe_bro
lpl_noobish.styles
ds_xlx_bdf_xlx
Note: Top 2 teams are allowed 2 all-star spots. All-stars is 6v6 carry, winning side gets home-field 2 out of 3 games in WSOP Championship matches.
EASTERN DIVISIONAL MATCHES
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BNR recovered nicely last week vs SPS after their first losing streak of the season. This week is huge for BNR, they currently hold first but only by a very slim margin. Dina knows how important this match is, if BNR can win out they will lock in a first round bye automatically placing themselves in the Eastern Division Championship match. She has a strong team and surely will come into this match with confidence, heck, BNR did 5-1 PFN week 4. Hopefully she has her big guns for this week, I am sure Andy isn't going to allow another 5-1 loss.
Andy, you have slowly but surely carried PFN back into the hunt for first place. PFN seems to always start out slow and finish strong, look to see it happen in WSOP. I am positive that this match-up will be a repeat in the Eastern Division Championship. These teams are so strong, neither SPS nor MIB have a shot. PFN will prevail this week but it's going to be a tossup in the playoffs, I cant wait for the post-season!
Outcome: 4-2 PFN
MIB vs SPS, Wednesday @6pm, Room: Back to School
Rich, your team has been slipping as-of-late. No need to fear though, SPS has been slipping plenty as well. MIB currently holds the last playoff spot by a slim 2 games. It is almost certain that the winner of this match will steal the last playoff spot. Both SPS and MIB play PFN and BNR. The odds SPS or MIB win next week are slim so this will surely lockup the Eastern Division. Rich, you better bring a strong team because Jason has his heart set on that playoff spot and he is determined to take it from you.
Jason, you have done well to dig SPS out of the gutter and carry them into a very close race. You have made it quite interesting for MIB and I think you will steal their spot right from under them. Jason has a solid team and only has to worry about getting 3 games for each of his players to have them eligible for the playoffs. He shouldn't have trouble this week if he can show with a full team, I think he can one-up MIB again.
Outcome: 4-2 SPS
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ICA is coming into this match with the best record in WSOP. ICA has been solid week in and week out. Craig might annoy just about everyone but that could possibly be the reason ICA has been so successful. I am sure Craig thinks that, regardless of what people think of ICA they have a solid roster with excellent depth and wont have to worry about showing with a full team in the playoffs. Shan/Trey/Nish or whoever else might captain will do a sufficient job here and blow through FR with no trouble, yet again. Even though nothing is riding on this match for ICA they will prevail.
FR seem to be on the up-and-up. Corey has handed his duties off to Ebs who runs this team pretty smoothly. I wouldn't be surprised if FR came out with some stars and squeaked a win here. They have the potential and ICA could just be playing this smart and getting players eligible for the playoffs. Since home-field for the WSOP Championship is determined by the All-star game it really doesn't matter if ICA no-shows the rest of the season. FR need this match though, they want to finish off strong and go into the playoffs with home-field first round. IF they can win this they almost lock home-field round 1.
Outcome: 4-3 ICA
LPL vs DS, Thursday @7pm, Room: Under Pressure
LPL is coming off a rough week. They were thumped 4-0 before giving the last 2 games. If they continue to show with less than 6 players, especially in the playoffs, they have no hope. LPL looks to be dying off since Ant left, he did more than most and clearly it shows now that he is gone. With the players LPL have, they can win this week. DS isn't a very strong team, they have heart but that isn't always enough.
Chele, your team never gives up. I love that about DS even though you are out of the playoffs you fight to the death! DS can never be looked passed, they picked up 2 wins last week vs ICA and could easily do the same this week. I think it comes down to game 7, LPL not showing with a full team will have this game go to the wire. Chele, I think you could finish off the season with a BANG!
Outcome: 4-3 DS
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