Timothy Adams has to score well for the Rome Emperors today, to keep his team in contention for the playoff spots. The Emperors are currently in fifth in the Eurasia conference with 101 points. Only the first four teams from each conference qualify for the playoffs in Las Vegas.

Even with a 3-0 sweep in this match, Adams won't be able to help his pass the Hong Kong Stars represented by Weiyi Zhang. The Stars are at the moment tied for second in the league with 113 points. Well behind the Moscow Wolverines, who are on top of the table with 130 points.

There are nine points to distribute in this heads-up match, three for the winner of each heat.