TBL Round 5 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

TBL round 5 most important game was a victory of Sting Rays over 5th ranked Shoot it Dragon 77-69 on Sunday night. Sting Rays dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Shoot it Dragon's 24. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-91) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international Arnat Phuangla (193-96) contributed with 10 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. The former international Tawatchai Suktub (186-87) answered with 21 points and 6 rebounds for Shoot it Dragon. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sting Rays (3-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Dunkin' Raptors. Shoot it Dragon at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Thunders. Sting Rays is looking forward to face Thunders (#7) in the next round. Shoot it Dragon will play against Dunkin' Raptors and is hoping to win this game.
An interesting game for Bangkok Tigers (5-0) which played road game in against 4th placed Dunkin' Raptors (3-2). Leader Bangkok Tigers had an easy win 80-57. Wuttipong Dasom stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Nattapat Biasamrit chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Bangkok Tigers' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Wuttipong Dasom responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Undefeated Bangkok Tigers have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Dunkin' Raptors at the other side keep the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Sting Rays. Bangkok Tigers will play against bottom-ranked T-REX (#10) in Nakhon Ratchasima in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round.
SWU's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat T-REX (0-5) 70-64 on Sunday. Afnan Charansarn nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Christian Calaguio came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for T-REX in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. SWU (1-4) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with Mad Goat. It was T-REX's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. SWU will meet higher ranked Hitech (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. T-REX will play against the league's leader Bangkok Tigers (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.

In the last two games of round 5 Hitech smashed Mad Goat on the road 96-47. TGE destroyed Thunders on its own court 90-64.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 12 points, 7 assists and 5 steals by Thakamin Sirichariyaphon of Bangkok Tigers.

SWU - T-REX 70-64

SWU's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat T-REX (0-5) 70-64 on Sunday. SWU forced 24 T-REX turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. International center Afnan Charansarn (188-97) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and guard Peerachai Sinlapanawa (173) accounted for 5 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Filipino guard Christian Calaguio (185-75, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and Callahan Setakhet added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for T-REX in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. SWU (1-4) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with Mad Goat. It was T-REX's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. SWU will meet higher ranked Hitech (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. T-REX will play against the league's leader Bangkok Tigers (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
SWU: A.Charansarn 21+10reb+1ast, B.Natthaworn 11+4reb+3ast, T.Noppachai 11+8reb, P.Phansura 6+9reb+2ast, P.Sinlapanawa 5+6reb+9ast, P.Tabtim 5+3reb
T-REX: S.Callahan 12+7reb+3ast, C.Calaguio 12+11reb+5ast, S.Thong Raat 11+5reb, P.Thanasap 8+6reb+4ast, S.Natnachanonrit 5+2reb+2ast, D.Prachcya 5+1reb+1ast

Mad Goat - Hitech 47-96

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Hitech (4-1) crushed 8th ranked Mad Goat (1-4) in Nakorn Phantom 96-47 on Sunday. Hitech shot 23 for 31 from the free-throw line, while Mad Goat only scored six points from the stripe. Hitech forced 29 Mad Goat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Nattapol Kupradit (175) nailed 24 points and 4 assists for the winning side and the former international Toby Sathitsumpan (182-1) accounted for 22 points. Four Hitech players scored in double figures. Udomchot Thiamlert came up with 4 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Kamani Hodges (185-94, college: Clearwater Chr.) added 13 points respectively for Mad Goat in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Hitech. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with TGE. Loser Mad Goat keeps the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with SWU. Hitech will meet at home SWU (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mad Goat will play against the league's second-placed TGE and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hitech: N.Kupradit 24+2reb+4ast, S.Toby 22+3reb, N.Muangboon 11+4reb+6ast, W.Suttisin 10+6reb+2ast, K.Lertlaokul 9+2reb+4ast, P.Klahan 8+9reb
Mad Goat: K.Hodges 13+1reb+2ast, R.Nitiphat 11+2reb+1ast, S.Maitampitak 5+6reb+3ast, T.Udomchot 4+9reb+5ast, A.Kongpui 4+2reb, D.Wirakul 3+5reb

Shoot it Dragon - Sting Rays 69-77

TBL round 5 most important game was a victory of Sting Rays over 5th ranked Shoot it Dragon 77-69 on Sunday night. Sting Rays dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Shoot it Dragon's 24. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-91) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international Arnat Phuangla (193-96) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Four Sting Rays players scored in double figures. The former international Tawatchai Suktub (186-87) answered with 21 points and 6 rebounds and the former international guard Kannut Samerjai (181-88) added 15 points, 6 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Shoot it Dragon. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sting Rays (3-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Dunkin' Raptors. Shoot it Dragon at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Thunders. Sting Rays is looking forward to face Thunders (#7) in the next round. Shoot it Dragon will play against Dunkin' Raptors and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Sting Rays: J.Towaroj 21+6reb+4ast, C.Klahan 12+3reb+2ast, A.Phuangla 10+13reb+3ast, K.Panudet 10+7reb+3ast, A.Darongpan 9+5reb+4ast, S.Thitikhunrat 5+2ast
Shoot it Dragon: T.Suktub 21+6reb+1ast, K.Samerjai 15+4reb+6ast, T.Panthawat 9+3reb, P.Chutsiriyingyong 9+5reb+1ast, P.Singhasem 8+1ast, S.Sunthonsiri 5+1reb+10ast

TGE - Thunders 90-64

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Thunders (2-3) were smashed on the road by third ranked TGE (4-1) 90-64 on Sunday. TGE forced 22 Thunders turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Manatkawin Booddoung (177) nailed 31 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and guard Manatsawe Booddoung (176) accounted for 21 points and 10 assists. Guard Apisittinan Dasom (188-92) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Kittithep Dasom added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Thunders in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. TGE moved-up to second place, which they share with Hitech. Loser Thunders keep the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Shoot it Dragon. TGE will meet Mad Goat (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Thunders will play against Sting Rays and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
TGE: B.Manatkawin 31+6reb+3ast, B.Manatsawe 21+4reb+10ast, B.Ngongo 11+2reb+2ast, C.Thanatat 9+2reb+3ast, P.Thanawat 4+6reb+1ast, S.Chamkachang 4+6reb
Thunders: A.Dasom 14+12reb+1ast, W.Chaiwat 12+3reb, R.David 9+6reb+2ast, K.Dasom 9+6reb+5ast, T.Tripoom 9+1reb+2ast, D.Fils 8+9reb+2ast

Dunkin'' Raptors - Bangkok Tigers 57-80

An interesting game for Bangkok Tigers (5-0) which played road game in against 4th placed Dunkin' Raptors (3-2). Leader Bangkok Tigers had an easy win 80-57. Bangkok Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Dunkin' Raptors' 24. They outrebounded Dunkin' Raptors 44-32 including 16 on the offensive glass. Bangkok Tigers players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. Wuttipong Dasom stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Nattapat Biasamrit chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Bangkok Tigers' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Wuttipong Dasom responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds and Nattapat Biasamrit scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bangkok Tigers have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Dunkin' Raptors at the other side keep the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Sting Rays. Bangkok Tigers will play against bottom-ranked T-REX (#10) in Nakhon Ratchasima in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bangkok Tigers: D.Wuttipong 21+7reb+3ast, B.Nattapat 18+7reb+2ast, S.Thakamin 12+4reb+7ast, B.Hiran 10+4reb+3ast, T.Hazelbaker 7+6reb+9ast, S.Jatuphon 4+8reb+1ast
Dunkin'' Raptors: Y.Gabriel 19+9reb+3ast, P.Semmesuk 10+4reb+2ast, R.Latham 4+15reb+1ast, C.Phat 4+3reb, N.Thacharin 4+3reb+1ast, T.Natthakit 4+1reb+2ast



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