TBL Round 2: Thunders lose to MUBC

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in TBL. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Thunders (1-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by MUBC (2-0) 102-80. MUBC forced 31 Thunders turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Thunders' players. Hiran Boten scored 35 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-91) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals during the contest. American power forward Charles Christien (216-81, college: Villanova) responded with a double-double by scoring 46 points (!!!), 26 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. MUBC is looking forward to face SWU (#5) in the next round. Thunders will play against TGE and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Bangkok: Hitech (#2) and Bangkok Tigers (#6). Bangkok Tigers were smashed at home by 32 points 77-109 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. American-Israeli point guard Frederick Jones-Goldstein (178-88, college: USA) notched 25 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and Montien Wongsawangtham supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!). Even 26 points and 5 assists by the former international swingman Peeranat Semmesuk (195-95) did not help to save the game for Bangkok Tigers. 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. Hitech will play against Mad Goat (#10) in Nakorn Phantom in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bangkok Tigers will play against Dunkin' Raptors to get more than just one victory in their record.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . host Devil Rays (2-0) defeated SWU (1-1) 73-63. The best player for the winners was Boonchai Rittiphanyawong who scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. John Kabwe produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Devil Rays will meet at home T-REX (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. SWU will play against MUBC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 2 TGE won against Dunkin' Raptors on the opponent's court 70-54. Winless Mad Goat unfortunately lost to T-REX in a home game 79-93.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points, 8 assists and 5 steals by Kamani Hodges of Devil Rays.

Bangkok Tigers - Hitech 77-109

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Bangkok: Hitech (#2) and Bangkok Tigers (#6). Bangkok Tigers were smashed at home by 32 points 77-109 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Hitech dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Bangkok Tigers' 34. They outrebounded Bangkok Tigers 47-23 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hitech shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 36 assists comparing to just 23 passes made by Bangkok Tigers' players. American-Israeli point guard Frederick Jones-Goldstein (178-88, college: USA) notched 25 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and international Montien Wongsawangtham (183-89) supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!). Even 26 points and 5 assists by the former international swingman Peeranat Semmesuk (195-95) did not help to save the game for Bangkok Tigers. Filipino-American point guard Kevin Van Hook (181-83, college: Corban) added 24 points and 4 assists for the hosts. 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. Hitech will play against Mad Goat (#10) in Nakorn Phantom in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bangkok Tigers will play against Dunkin' Raptors to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Hitech: F.Jones-Goldstein 25+3reb+6ast, M.Wongsawangtham 20+5reb, B.Veron 12+5reb+1ast, N.Muangboon 10+4reb+9ast, K.Lertlaokul 8+2reb+8ast, W.Suttisin 8+2reb+5ast
Bangkok Tigers: P.Semmesuk 26+3reb+5ast, K.Van Hook 24+4reb+4ast, P.Konan 10+4reb+4ast, P.Chutsiriyingyong 9+2reb, B.Christian 4, S.Rongratch 2+1reb

Dunkin'' Raptors - TGE 54-70

But Dunkin' Raptors were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from 70-54 on Sunday night. The best player for the winners was point guard point guard Ngongo Bienvenue (182) (182) who scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. The former international center the former international center Sukhdave Ghogar (195-90) (195-90) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. point guard point guard Ngongo Bienvenue (182) (182) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and the former international center the former international center Sukhdave Ghogar (195-90) (195-90) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. TGE will meet Thunders (#4) in the next round. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
TGE: B.Ngongo 21+5reb, N.Kupadit 13+2reb+5ast, A.Klaewnarong 10+4reb, P.Nantho 10+1reb+1ast, S.Ghogar 10+9reb+2ast, L.Attapong 4+7reb+6ast
Dunkin'' Raptors: D.Wuttipong 21+9reb+1ast, N.Thacharin 11+9reb+3ast, M.Dongmo 8+12reb+5ast, C.Phat 4+3reb+1ast, P.Ronnakit 2+2reb, K.Kamchan 2+2reb+2ast

Mad Goat - T-REX 79-93

But Mad Goat was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Nakhon Ratchasima 93-79 on Sunday night. T-REX outrebounded Mad Goat 45-34 including 35 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) who scored 38 points (!!!) and 7 assists. The other American import power forward DeAngelo Hamilton (203-90, college: WSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Four T-REX players scored in double figures. Point guard Suchon Maitampitak (176) produced 23 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and American forward Brian Sherman (187) added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Mad Goat's coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. T-REX will meet Devil Rays in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Mad Goat will play against Hitech (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
T-REX: T.Hazelbaker 38+4reb+7ast, W.Boonnak 21+7reb+2ast, D.Hamilton 17+17reb+8ast, S.Rugipas 11+3reb+2ast, W.Kunach 2+5reb, S.Natnachanonrit 2+2reb+1ast
Mad Goat: S.Maitampitak 23+7reb+8ast, B.Sherman 14+3reb+2ast, K.Dechsom 11+2reb, D.Kongkum 8+2reb+3ast, D.Wirakul 8+2reb+1ast, C.Has Jonathan 6+7reb

Thunders - MUBC 80-102

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Thunders (1-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by MUBC (2-0) 102-80. MUBC forced 31 Thunders turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Thunders' players. Hiran Boten scored 35 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-91) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals during the contest. American power forward Charles Christien (216-81, college: Villanova) responded with a double-double by scoring 46 points (!!!), 26 rebounds and 5 assists and center Suriya Jamkrajang (190-97) scored 8 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. MUBC is looking forward to face SWU (#5) in the next round. Thunders will play against TGE and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
MUBC: B.Hiran 35+7reb+5ast, J.Towaroj 14+7reb+7ast, P.Chat 12+2ast, c.cccccccccccc 10+10reb+3ast, I.Ittipichai 9+5reb+4ast, S.Peetchet 8+4reb+3ast
Thunders: C.Christien 46+26reb+5ast, S.Jamkrajang 8+3reb+4ast, K.Tanakorn 8+2reb, I.Keeratikrit 5+3reb+3ast, B.Chalermravee 5+3reb, S.Pattarapol 4+1reb+2ast

Devil Rays - SWU 73-63

The game between Top Four teams took place in . host Devil Rays (2-0) defeated SWU (1-1) 73-63. Devil Rays forced 22 SWU turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Boonchai Rittiphanyawong who scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. American point guard Kamani Hodges (185-94, college: Clearwater Chr.) chipped in 16 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. Zimbabwean center John Kabwe (195-84) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds and center Afnan Charansarn (188-97) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four SWU players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Devil Rays will meet at home T-REX (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. SWU will play against MUBC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Devil Rays: K.Hodges 16+4reb+8ast, B.Rittiphanyawong 16+8reb+6ast, C.Ananti 10+7reb+2ast, T.Panthawat 9+4reb+1ast, T.Langsui 6+2reb+1ast, B.Remington 4+5reb
SWU: B.Natthaworn 15+3reb+3ast, A.Charansarn 14+7reb+3ast, P.Tabtim 11+2reb+1ast, K.John 10+17reb, S.Nithipol 7+2reb, K.Chatchon 6+2reb+2ast



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