Medina vs. Mecca: If Medina yields a full squad, Mecca is going to have a very tough game ahead of them. No one on Mecca can contain or check Ardell, coupled with FA and Khurams ferocious defense this will be a game to watch. Mecca would have to capitalize on post points if they want to lock this up early.

Cairo vs Istanbul: Champ and Isaiah need to be there alongside the rest of Cairo for them to have a chance to bring down this titan team. Istanbul need to all be on the same page during game-play, not yell at each other, and stay composed even when the opposing team makes a run on them.

Bukhara vs Jerusalem: Jobe and Diaz have both hit a nice synergy together, doing work last Thurs vs Baghdad. Can they bring down one of the most resilient teams in MB ? Bukhara's resilience and athleticism will give this team problems in continuing there win streak.

Damascus vs Fez: Damascus have become a lethal team with better then average rebounding/passing/shooting, this game will be a great test to their sizzling streak. If Fez was capable of beating number 1 seed in the league they have potential to beat number 2. Brian/Andre/Sami/Joe vs Ahmad/Yamin/Olan/Raj.

Cordoba vs Islamabad: If Cordoba yields a full squad, this will be a good game to watch. Of course Islamabad need to have a full squad as well. This is a toss up to me.

Baghdad vs Kabul: After a bitter loss look for Kabul to come back with a vengeance. Baghdad needs to take better shots, Jason will get his Assists and points. Who will contain league MVP Farhad "Farbury" Babury? I see major matchup problems for Baghdad.

so you're picking your own team to lose then, yikes!