RD2 Previews: 2013

Chamberlain Conference
#1 Sour Snails (14-5) vs #2 LA Buffy (13-6)
Juggernaut Trieu took care of defending champion Fat Jubas with ease -- even Jeff Green's monster game 43 point game wouldn't have helped -- and the way is now clear for a title run, as he's the top seed left. Lead guard Steph Curry is day-to-day with a severe ankle sprain, so that could lead to some trouble. However, this group has more than enough firepower to withstand Curry's injury. I mean, Russell Westbrook, Monta Ellis, and Damian Lillard are still healthy. Yeah, we're not sure who can stop Sour Snails...

Buffy had a tougher time squeezing by Squirtle Squad, but took care of business by popping in an extra three 3PT, four extra REB, and turning the ball over twice less. (Brian's team got decimated by injuries -- Joe Johnson, Ty Lawson, Bradley Beal, and Nikola Vucevic all missed games.) Roger will need a lot of Tim Duncan, Carlos Boozer, and Chris Bosh to make this a battle. Most of Trieu's team only has three games this week, so that could be a crucial factor in any upset chances.

Russell Conference
#3 Chunky Monkeys (11-7-1) vs #4 100 Acre Wood Heffalumps (9-8-2)
A double upset! The Monkeys took down So Buckets -- although that was expected -- and the Heffalumps shocked the world and took down championship favorites NJ All-Stars. Wow! Despite a monster week from LeBron James, and some nice performances from Paul George, Isaiah Thomas, and Luol Deng, Eddie's collapsed late. The main culprit was the shooting, as J's team captured FG% and FT%, and also won the TO battle. It just goes to show that even when outpowered, if you pay attention to the details, you can take down anybody.

Now the door is open for either team to make a surprise run to the Finals. The Monkeys have a lot more weapons at their disposal, but they must fear J's FG/FT/TO advantage also. David West and Arron Afflalo are out, so this will truly be a small ball squad for Evan. There's no question Evan won't win most of those categories behind Chris Paul, James Harden, and Co., but if Heffalumps can kill it from the charity stripe again, another huge upset could be theirs. Oh, did we mention that Kobe Bryant only played one game for the Heffalumps?! It could be the Ewing Theory in full effect!


TOILET BOWL
#1 Fob Stars (9-9-1) vs #2 Half Man Half ImAsian (7-10-2)
Jimmy had a harder time dispatching the toothless Jedi Knights than expected, winning by only one rebound -- or three steals. Oliver's team pancaked Eron, Joven and Chandler and could carryover for another easy win behind LaMarcus Aldridge and Ersan Ilyasova's work on the boards, especially if Joakim Noah doesn't hit the floor for Fob Stars. We smell a minor upset brewing unless Kemba Walker can continue his dominant ways and help Jimmy's team to a victory in the guard categories.

#1 Super Ninja (9-9-1) vs #3 MoRRie's Pogiboys (8-10-1)
Both teams had easy wins during their first round matchups -- with Pogiboys "upsetting" an injured and rattled higher seeded Funk Coalition. Alvin will need more big games from Mike Conley and J.R. Smith if they'll want to topple Ninja's trio of Dwyane Wade, Paul Pierce, and John Wall. Thien's squad has some injury issues but if Tyson Chandler can bounce back, he should remain competitive on the boards against Pogiboys' big men. This one could come down to steals!