As expected, we got smoked by Taiwan, 117-81. Here's the box score:
(11262). The final week of pool play will be quite interesting though.
We take on the powerhouse undefeated Philippines. They've already clinched first place so at least they'll be TIE'ing. Taiwan and Malaysia are each 3-2 and will likely advance. Now here's the fun part. NZ and Kazakhstan are 2-3, and India is finished at 2-4. We have a +67 point differential on Kazakhstan (who plays Taiwan). However we only have a +11 differential on India.
So our scenarios to advance:
- Beat the Philippines (ha!)
- We lose by less than 11 points and Kazak loses to Taiwan
So it'll be very tough. It would be annoying to lose on point differential considering our close losses and also since we beat India, but it is what it is. I actually expect Kazak to win since they'll certainly CT and Taiwan will likely TIE. That would eliminate us unless we somehow beat the Philippines. So say a little prayer for the NT next Monday!