TBL Round 2 of Semi-Finals. TGE and HiTech reach Finals

Mad Goat - TGE 72-96

TGE cruised past Mad Goat to sweep the semifinal series. TGE dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Mad Goat's 32. They outrebounded Mad Goat 55-40 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. TGE looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. British center Morakinyo Williams (210-88, college: Citadel) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 18 rebounds. The former international Anucha Langsui (200-93) contributed with 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Jamaican-American center Anthony Allen (213-92, college: Oklahoma St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and American forward Scott Sill (206-92, college: Delaware St.) added 17 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Mad Goat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Mad Goat: S.Sill 17+11reb+3ast, A.Allen 16+13reb+3ast, S.Maitampitak 10+1reb+2ast, J.Siri-In 9+3reb+3ast, A.Kongpui 7+3reb+3ast, D.Naphat 4+1ast
TGE: M.Williams 29+18reb+3ast, A.Langsui 24+6reb+2ast, N.Kupradit 16+4reb+7ast, R.Bishop 7+4reb+2ast, A.Klaewnarong 6+4reb, L.Attapong 5+4reb+10ast

Raptors - HiTech 69-119

HiTech drubbed Raptors to ensure the TBL Finals berth. HiTech dominated down low during the game scoring 98 of its points in the paint compared to Raptors' 46. HiTech forced 26 Raptors turnovers and outrebounded them 43-30 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 39 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Raptors' players. HiTech brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. American players dominated the game. Swingman Raymond Canady-Jr (201-84, college: Valdosta St.) scored 39 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (on 19-of-24 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Kenny Hall (206-90, college: Tennessee) chipped in 29 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Canady Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Point guard Avery Scharer (185-86, college: Shoreline CC) responded with 17 points and 8 assists and center Anthony McClain (211-88, college: Cincinnati) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Raptors: A.Scharer 17+3reb+8ast, A.McClain 17+10reb, A.Apichart Pisters 11+6reb+5ast, C.Phat 7+2ast, A.Kirin 5, R.Latham 4+5reb+1ast
HiTech: R.Canady Jr. 39+8reb+3ast, K.Hall 29+12reb+3ast, W.Suttisin 25+7reb+7ast, B.Lakhan 7+2reb+13ast, D.Wuttipong 6+3reb+2ast, N.Jaisanuk 5+2ast



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