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9th end, Norway leads 4-3, USA with the hammer

12 rocks left, USA +1

10 rocks left, USA +1

8 rocks left, USA +2

USA really needs at least 2 points in this end if they want a chance to win

6 rocks left, USA +2

really bad shot by Norway, big opportunity here

5 rocks left, USA +2

USA calls a time out to study the situation

4 rocks left, USA +2, not sure if they were able to do what they wanted

2 rocks left, USA +2

1 rock left, USA +1

They have an easy 2 available, or they could get greedy with a high-risk shot for 3-4 points

USA scores the 2 easy points available, USA leads 5-4 after 9 ends