TBL Round 6: Top-ranked TGE wins another game

Morakinyo Williams

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

TBL top team - TGE (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Bangkok Tigers (2-4) 109-90. They outrebounded Bangkok Tigers 41-23 including a 26-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. TGE looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. It was a good game for British center Morakinyo Williams (210-88, college: Citadel) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Chatpon Chuengyampin (192) contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. British forward Joe Mvuezolo (197-96, college: Montana St.) replied with 32 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Bangkok Tigers. Undefeated TGE have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Bangkok Tigers at the other side keep the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with SWU and Thunders. TGE are looking forward to face Shoot it Dragon (#5) in the next round. Bangkok Tigers will play against SWU and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked T-REX is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to third ranked Mad Goat (5-1) 82-65. American forward Scott Sill (206-92, college: Delaware St.) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 29 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Anecha Kongpui chipped in 29 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Ngongo Bienvenue (182) with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mad Goat moved-up to second place, which they share with Hitech. T-REX at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with MUBC. Mad Goat will play against Raptors (#4) in the next round. T-REX will play against MUBC (#9) in Vietnam and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked MUBC is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to fourth ranked Raptors (4-2) 104-56 on Sunday evening. Avery Scharer notched a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort. Even 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by Witchaya Phithakphawasutthi did not help to save the game for MUBC. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Raptors maintains fourth position with 4-2 record, which they share with Shoot it Dragon. Loser MUBC still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with T-REX. Raptors will meet at home higher ranked Mad Goat (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. MUBC will play against T-REX (#10) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
The game in was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Shoot it Dragon (4-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Thunders (2-4). Shoot it Dragon managed to secure a 4-point victory 70-66. The best player for the winners was David Causon who scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Shoot it Dragon have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Raptors. Thunders at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Shoot it Dragon's next round opponent will be league's leader TGE and it may be the game of the week. Thunders will play against the league's second-placed Hitech (#2) and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 6 SWU were smashed by Hitech on the road 95-54.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 21 points, 9 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals by Adam Stamford of Bangkok Tigers.