TBL Round 7: Leader Bangkok Tigers get another victory

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Undefeated leader Bangkok Tigers delivered the eighth consecutive win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 9th ranked Mad Goat (1-7) 89-69 in Nakorn Phantom. Bangkok Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) fired 27 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Wuttipong Dasom chipped in 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Udomchot Thiamlert produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Bangkok Tigers (8-0) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Mad Goat lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with seven games lost. Bangkok Tigers are looking forward to face SWU (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mad Goat will play against Sting Rays and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Bottom-ranked T-REX (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 117-83 loss to second ranked TGE (7-1) in . But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Manatsawe Booddoung (176) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 7 assists and 4 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Manatkawin Booddoung contributed with 20 points and 4 steals for the winners. Filipino guard Christian Calaguio (185-75, agency: BIG) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for TGE. They maintain second place with 7-1 record behind leader Bangkok Tigers. T-REX lost their eighth game in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost. TGE will play against higher ranked Dunkin' Raptors in the next round. T-REX will play against Thunders (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Sting Rays (6-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Dunkin' Raptors (4-4). Sting Rays smashed Dunkin' Raptors 77-52 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Jittaphon Towaroj who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Sting Rays' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Jittaphon Towaroj responded with 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Sting Rays. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Hitech. Dunkin' Raptors at the other side keep the fifth position with four games lost. Sting Rays will meet at home Mad Goat (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 7 Hitech defeated Thunders in Bangkok 74-56. Shoot it Dragon beat SWU at home 72-68.

Dunkin'' Raptors - Sting Rays 52-77

The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Sting Rays (6-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Dunkin' Raptors (4-4). Sting Rays smashed Dunkin' Raptors 77-52 on Saturday. Sting Rays forced 21 Dunkin' Raptors turnovers. It was a great evening for the former international guard the former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-91) (186-91) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Darongpan Apiromvilaichai helped adding 13 points and 6 rebounds. Sting Rays' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side the former international guard the former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-91) (186-91) responded with 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Darongpan Apiromvilaichai scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Sting Rays. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Hitech. Dunkin' Raptors at the other side keep the fifth position with four games lost. Sting Rays will meet at home Mad Goat (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sting Rays: J.Towaroj 22+6reb+5ast, A.Darongpan 13+6reb+1ast, T.Supanat 10+4reb, S.Thitikhunrat 7+4reb+3ast, G.Woramath 6+2reb+2ast, K.Patiparn 5+1reb
Dunkin'' Raptors: Y.Gabriel 16+13reb+5ast, C.Phat 9+2reb+1ast, P.Semmesuk 8+6reb+1ast, K.Supakit 6, N.Thacharin 6+4reb+4ast, T.Wangphanitkun 3+7reb+2ast

Mad Goat - Bangkok Tigers 69-89

Undefeated leader Bangkok Tigers delivered the eighth consecutive win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 9th ranked Mad Goat (1-7) 89-69 in Nakorn Phantom. Bangkok Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) fired 27 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Wuttipong Dasom chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Bangkok Tigers players scored in double figures. Udomchot Thiamlert produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists and center Woraphat Panklom (194) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bangkok Tigers (8-0) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Mad Goat lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with seven games lost. Bangkok Tigers are looking forward to face SWU (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mad Goat will play against Sting Rays and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Bangkok Tigers: T.Hazelbaker 27+7reb+3ast, S.Thakamin 16+6reb+4ast, B.Hiran 13+3reb+3ast, D.Wuttipong 13+11reb+5ast, B.Nattapat 10+8reb+3ast, T.Pongpharit 4+1ast
Mad Goat: T.Udomchot 23+15reb+7ast, W.Panklom 11+7reb+1ast, R.Nitiphat 10+2reb, D.Wirakul 9+3reb+1ast, S.Maitampitak 6+3reb+3ast, N.Waratam 4+4reb

Thunders - Hitech 56-74

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Thunders (3-5) were defeated at home by fourth ranked Hitech (6-2) 74-56 on Saturday. Hitech outrebounded Thunders 46-27 including a 35-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Hitech especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for the former international Wattana Suttisin (183-85) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Saran Baitanee helped adding 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Hitech players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Kittithep Dasom responded with 30 points and guard Apisittinan Dasom (188-92) scored 5 points and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Sting Rays. Thunders lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Shoot it Dragon. Hitech will meet at home Shoot it Dragon (#6) in the next round. Thunders will play against T-REX in Nakhon Ratchasima and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hitech: N.Kupradit 13, S.Wattana 12+8reb+6ast, N.Jiramet 11+5reb, B.Saran 10+8reb+4ast, W.Suttisin 8+1reb, N.Jaisanuk 6+2reb+2ast
Thunders: K.Dasom 30+2reb+2ast, A.Dasom 5+3reb+5ast, I.Keeratikrit 5+5reb+2ast, S.Pattarapol 4+1reb+1ast, W.Chaiwat 4+2reb+1ast, D.Witchapol 3+3reb+3ast

Shoot it Dragon - SWU 72-68

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Shoot it Dragon and 8th ranked SWU had identical 2-5 record. This time Shoot it Dragon used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from 72-68 on Saturday night. Shoot it Dragon forced 19 SWU turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for power forward Pawit Chokamnuai who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Swingman Panthawat Techasamran helped adding 10 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side international center Afnan Charansarn (188-97) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and guard Natthaworn Banjathon (179) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Shoot it Dragon maintains sixth place with 3-5 record, which they share with Thunders. Loser SWU keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Shoot it Dragon will meet higher ranked Hitech (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. SWU will play against the league's leader Bangkok Tigers (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shoot it Dragon: C.Pawit 13+10reb+1ast, T.Panthawat 10+7reb+3ast, T.Suktub 10+6reb+1ast, P.Chutsiriyingyong 9+3reb, S.Sunthonsiri 9+3reb+6ast, K.Samerjai 7+1reb+2ast
SWU: A.Charansarn 19+14reb+3ast, B.Natthaworn 18+6reb+2ast, K.Chatchon 12+6reb+3ast, T.Noppachai 9+11reb+5ast, P.Tabtim 5, J.Srisuk 3+4reb+1ast

TGE - T-REX 117-83

Bottom-ranked T-REX (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 117-83 loss to second ranked TGE (7-1) in . But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. They made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. TGE forced 21 T-REX turnovers and outrebounded them 52-35 including a 25-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 40 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Manatsawe Booddoung (176) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 7 assists and 4 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Guard Manatkawin Booddoung (177) contributed with 20 points and 4 steals for the winners. Five TGE players scored in double figures. Filipino guard Christian Calaguio (185-75, agency: BIG) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and Callahan Setakhet added 22 points in the effort 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for TGE. They maintain second place with 7-1 record behind leader Bangkok Tigers. T-REX lost their eighth game in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost. TGE will play against higher ranked Dunkin' Raptors in the next round. T-REX will play against Thunders (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
TGE: B.Manatsawe 20+2reb+7ast, B.Manatkawin 20+3reb+3ast, B.Ngongo 18+4reb+3ast, T.Limjittakorn 14+2ast, A.Langsui 11+7reb+1ast, A.Klaewnarong 10+13reb+2ast
T-REX: S.Callahan 22+2reb, C.Calaguio 20+11reb+7ast, S.Thong Raat 10+3reb+2ast, P.Thanawat 9+1reb, J.Nantapat 7+1reb+3ast, P.Thanasap 5+6reb+6ast



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