The NRF all-star event at the Garden was insane and in true all-star fashion, the players made it fun abs worth watching. But the season's second half is now here, which means the playoffs are right around the corner. Every game this week is a statement game and what bigger statement could be made by Generation than winning another game? Joe Branch has proved all season why he's the general of Generation and teammate Weston Spotts should be eager to prove he was a huge all-star snub.

As for the Foamies, expect a rejuvenated Ron Jackson to maintain his double-double destruction. Do Kim and Keith Howard are going to get buckets but the key to winning this game will be rebounding. Whoever controls the boards will come away with the win and let the league know they're ready for the playoffs.