TBL Round 6: Hitech is defeated by SWU

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Bangkok between third ranked Hitech (4-2) and eighth ranked SWU (2-4) on Wednesday night. Hitech was defeated by SWU in a tough game at home 70-79. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Hitech. International center Afnan Charansarn (188-97) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Natthaworn Banjathon (179) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. SWU's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-91) with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. SWU moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Thunders and Shoot it Dragon. Defending champion Hitech keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Sting Rays and Dunkin' Raptors. SWU is looking forward to face Shoot it Dragon (#6) in the next round. Hitech will play against Thunders and is hoping to win this game.
TBL top team - Bangkok Tigers (6-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked T-REX (0-6) 111-72. Wuttipong Dasom notched a double-double by scoring 44 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Tanner Hazelbaker supported him with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by Filipino guard Christian Calaguio (185-75, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for T-REX. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Bangkok Tigers have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. T-REX at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Bangkok Tigers will play against Mad Goat (#9) in Nakorn Phantom in the next round and are hoping to win another game. T-REX will play against the league's second-placed TGE and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Sting Rays (4-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Thunders (2-4). Sting Rays defeated Thunders 90-75 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Jittaphon Towaroj who scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Apisittinan Dasom who recorded 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sting Rays have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Hitech and Dunkin' Raptors. Thunders lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with SWU and Shoot it Dragon. Sting Rays will meet higher ranked Dunkin' Raptors in the next round. Thunders will play against Hitech (#3) and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 6 TGE destroyed Mad Goat on the opponent's court 95-67. Dunkin' Raptors managed to outperform Shoot it Dragon in a home game 83-72.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Thacharin Narbonne of Dunkin'' Raptors.

Hitech - SWU 70-79

The most important game in the last round took place in Bangkok between third ranked Hitech (4-2) and eighth ranked SWU (2-4) on Wednesday night. Hitech was defeated by SWU in a tough game at home 70-79. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Hitech. International center Afnan Charansarn (188-97) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Natthaworn Banjathon (179) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. SWU's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-91) with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Nattapol Kupradit (175) scored 17 points. Four Hitech players scored in double figures. SWU moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Thunders and Shoot it Dragon. Defending champion Hitech keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Sting Rays and Dunkin' Raptors. SWU is looking forward to face Shoot it Dragon (#6) in the next round. Hitech will play against Thunders and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
SWU: A.Charansarn 26+10reb+2ast, B.Natthaworn 21+5reb+2ast, K.Chatchon 8+8reb+4ast, J.Srisuk 7+8reb+6ast, P.Phansura 6+2reb, T.Noppachai 4+1reb+1ast
Hitech: N.Kupradit 17+4reb+3ast, S.Toby 13+5reb+4ast, W.Suttisin 13+3reb+3ast, N.Muangboon 13+5reb+8ast, P.Klahan 9+6reb, N.Jaisanuk 4+2reb+2ast

Bangkok Tigers - T-REX 111-72

TBL top team - Bangkok Tigers (6-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked T-REX (0-6) 111-72. Bangkok Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to T-REX's 32. Bangkok Tigers forced 25 T-REX turnovers and outrebounded them 58-31 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 34 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by T-REX's players. Wuttipong Dasom notched a double-double by scoring 44 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) supported him with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by Filipino guard Christian Calaguio (185-75, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for T-REX. Thanasap Phomin added 20 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bangkok Tigers have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. T-REX at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Bangkok Tigers will play against Mad Goat (#9) in Nakorn Phantom in the next round and are hoping to win another game. T-REX will play against the league's second-placed TGE and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bangkok Tigers: D.Wuttipong 44+10reb+4ast, T.Hazelbaker 27+10reb+5ast, S.Thakamin 15+4reb+8ast, S.Jatuphon 9+6reb+3ast, R.Itthichai 5+7reb+2ast, T.Siriwut 4+7reb+4ast
T-REX: P.Thanasap 20+3reb+2ast, C.Calaguio 19+5reb+6ast, S.Natnachanonrit 9+4reb+2ast, S.Callahan 8+6reb+2ast, S.Thong Raat 6+5reb+1ast, P.Nattapong 4+6reb+3ast

Thunders - Sting Rays 75-90

The game in was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Sting Rays (4-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Thunders (2-4). Sting Rays defeated Thunders 90-75 on Wednesday. Sting Rays looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Thunders' players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-91) who scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. The former international forward Chanachon Klahan (189-84) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Sting Rays players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Apisittinan Dasom (188-92) who recorded 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Cameroonian forward Fils Dongmo (201-89) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sting Rays have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Hitech and Dunkin' Raptors. Thunders lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with SWU and Shoot it Dragon. Sting Rays will meet higher ranked Dunkin' Raptors in the next round. Thunders will play against Hitech (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sting Rays: J.Towaroj 23+7reb+9ast, K.Panudet 14+3reb+4ast, C.Klahan 12+7reb+2ast, A.Darongpan 10+2reb+2ast, G.Woramath 7+2reb+3ast, T.Supanat 7+1reb+3ast
Thunders: A.Dasom 30+9reb+6ast, I.Keeratikrit 12+3reb+2ast, R.David 9+3reb+4ast, D.Fils 9+11reb+2ast, W.Chaiwat 7+1reb+2ast, B.Chalermravee 4

Mad Goat - TGE 67-95

Very expected game in Nakorn Phantom where 8th ranked Mad Goat (1-5) was crushed by second ranked TGE (5-1) 95-67 on Wednesday. TGE forced 20 Mad Goat turnovers and outrebounded them 50-38 including 18 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The best player for the winners was international center Anasawee Klaewnarong (199-93) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Guard Manatsawe Booddoung (176) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. TGE's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Udomchot Thiamlert who recorded 8 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and center Woraphat Panklom (194) added 10 points and 6 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. TGE maintains second position with 5-1 record behind leader Bangkok Tigers. Loser Mad Goat dropped to the ninth place with five games lost. TGE will meet at home bottom-ranked T-REX (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mad Goat will play against the league's leader Bangkok Tigers and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
TGE: B.Manatkawin 26+1reb+6ast, A.Klaewnarong 18+15reb+2ast, B.Manatsawe 14+8reb+11ast, B.Ngongo 10+2reb+2ast, B.Lakhan 7+3reb+3ast, T.Limjittakorn 7+1reb
Mad Goat: K.Hodges 13+3reb+3ast, N.Waratam 11+3reb, S.Maitampitak 11+5reb+1ast, W.Panklom 10+4reb+6ast, A.Kongpui 10+4reb+1ast, T.Udomchot 8+14reb+4ast

Dunkin'' Raptors - Shoot it Dragon 83-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Dunkin' Raptors' (4-2) home victory over 6th ranked Shoot it Dragon (2-4) 83-72 on Wednesday. Dunkin' Raptors moved-up to third place, which they share with Sting Rays and Hitech. Newly promoted Shoot it Dragon keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with SWU and Thunders. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shoot it Dragon will play against SWU (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dunkin'' Raptors: N.Thacharin 22+8reb+6ast, Y.Gabriel 12+13reb+2ast, C.Phat 12+6reb+3ast, A.Apichart Pisters 12+1reb+2ast, P.Semmesuk 11+6reb+2ast, T.Wangphanitkun 7+10reb+4ast
Shoot it Dragon: T.Suktub 16+14reb+1ast, S.Sunthonsiri 12+5reb+7ast, P.Singhasem 12+4reb+3ast, K.Samerjai 10+6reb+1ast, P.Chutsiriyingyong 8+8reb+1ast, T.Panthawat 8+8reb+4ast



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