TBL Round 8: Top-ranked Bangkok Tigers win another game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

TBL top team - Bangkok Tigers (8-0) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat eighth ranked SWU (2-6) 75-71. Bangkok Tigers made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game, while SWU only scored two points from the stripe. Bangkok Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Nattapat Biasamrit orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Noppachai Thongpool (190) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds for SWU. SWU's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Bangkok Tigers have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. SWU at the other side keeps the eighth place with six games lost. Bangkok Tigers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bangkok Hitech.
Bottom-ranked T-REX is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to seventh ranked Thunders (3-5) 78-64. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Kittithep Dasom who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Fils Dongmo who added 9 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Filipino guard Christian Calaguio (185-75, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Thunders moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Shoot it Dragon. T-REX at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Thunders will play against higher ranked Dunkin' Raptors in the next round. T-REX will play against Shoot it Dragon (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game between second ranked TGE (7-1) and 5th ranked Dunkin' Raptors (4-4) in on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. TGE outscored guests from 94-60. The winners were led by Manatkawin Booddoung who scored that evening 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists. TGE's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists by Manatkawin Booddoung did not help to save the game for Dunkin' Raptors. TGE have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-1 record behind leader Bangkok Tigers. Loser Dunkin' Raptors keep the fifth place with four games lost. TGE will meet at home Sting Rays (#4) in the next round. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 8 Mad Goat were smashed by Sting Rays on the road 85-57. Hitech won against Shoot it Dragon on its own court 74-60.

SWU - Bangkok Tigers 71-75

TBL top team - Bangkok Tigers (8-0) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat eighth ranked SWU (2-6) 75-71. Bangkok Tigers made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game, while SWU only scored two points from the stripe. Bangkok Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Nattapat Biasamrit orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Noppachai Thongpool (190) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds and guard Natthaworn Banjathon (179) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for SWU. Four SWU players scored in double figures. SWU's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bangkok Tigers have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. SWU at the other side keeps the eighth place with six games lost. Bangkok Tigers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bangkok Hitech.
Top scorers:
Bangkok Tigers: B.Nattapat 22+12reb+3ast, T.Hazelbaker 18+9reb+3ast, D.Wuttipong 17+8reb+2ast, S.Thakamin 9+8reb+9ast, S.Jatuphon 5+10reb+2ast, B.Hiran 4+4reb+3ast
SWU: T.Noppachai 19+7reb+3ast, K.Chatchon 14+5reb+5ast, B.Natthaworn 13+7reb+7ast, A.Charansarn 12+10reb+4ast, J.Srisuk 5+9reb+2ast, M.Thanasit 2+1reb+1ast

Sting Rays - Mad Goat 85-57

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Sting Rays (6-2) crushed at home 9th ranked Mad Goat (1-7) 85-57 on Sunday. Sting Rays dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Mad Goat's 30. Sting Rays forced 26 Mad Goat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Mad Goat's players. The winners were led by guard Supanat Thammakantipong who scored that evening 19 points and 7 assists and Darongpan Apiromvilaichai supported him with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by swingman Komsan Dechsom did not help to save the game for Mad Goat. Point guard Wirakul Denkesineechailai (180) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sting Rays have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Hitech. Mad Goat lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with seven games lost. Sting Rays will meet league's second-placed TGE in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mad Goat will play against SWU (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sting Rays: T.Supanat 19+2reb+7ast, G.Woramath 14+6reb+1ast, A.Phuangla 12+6reb, J.Towaroj 12+3ast, A.Darongpan 9+9reb+5ast, K.Panudet 8+3reb+1ast
Mad Goat: K.Dechsom 15+6reb+4ast, D.Wirakul 12+7reb+2ast, S.Noraphat 6+1reb+1ast, W.Thongsi 5+2reb+1ast, N.Waratam 5+5reb, R.Nitiphat 4+4reb+1ast

Hitech - Shoot it Dragon 74-60

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Shoot it Dragon (3-5) lost to fourth ranked Hitech (6-2) in Bangkok 60-74 on Sunday. Hitech outrebounded Shoot it Dragon 52-33 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by the former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-91) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists and the former international Patiphan Klahan (201-93) supported him with 17 points. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by the former international Tawatchai Suktub (186-87) did not help to save the game for Shoot it Dragon. The former international guard Sorot Sunthonsiri (186-93) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Sting Rays. Newly promoted Shoot it Dragon keeps the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Thunders. Hitech's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bangkok to the arena Bangkok Tigers.
Top scorers:
Hitech: P.Klahan 17+4reb+1ast, N.Kupradit 15+1reb+1ast, N.Muangboon 13+12reb+13ast, K.Lertlaokul 9+5reb+4ast, W.Suttisin 8+5reb+1ast, B.Saran 5+5reb+1ast
Shoot it Dragon: T.Suktub 18+5reb+2ast, S.Sunthonsiri 12+5reb+5ast, T.Panthawat 11+3reb, N.Djaruwat 5+2reb+1ast, P.Chutsiriyingyong 3+5reb+2ast, J.Bundit 3+1reb+2ast

T-REX - Thunders 64-78

Bottom-ranked T-REX is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to seventh ranked Thunders (3-5) 78-64. Thunders forced 23 T-REX turnovers and outrebounded them 56-40 including 21 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Kittithep Dasom who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Cameroonian forward Fils Dongmo (201-89) who added 9 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Filipino guard Christian Calaguio (185-75, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and Thanasap Phomin scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Thunders moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Shoot it Dragon. T-REX at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Thunders will play against higher ranked Dunkin' Raptors in the next round. T-REX will play against Shoot it Dragon (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Thunders: K.Dasom 32+12reb+4ast, S.Pattarapol 12+6reb+2ast, D.Fils 9+16reb+4ast, I.Keeratikrit 8+5reb+3ast, T.Tripoom 6+2reb, A.Dasom 5+5reb+4ast
T-REX: C.Calaguio 14+10reb+7ast, S.Callahan 12+5reb+2ast, P.Thanasap 12+5reb+2ast, S.Thong Raat 8+2reb, D.Prachcya 5+1reb+2ast, S.Natnachanonrit 4+7reb+4ast

TGE - Dunkin'' Raptors 94-60

The game between second ranked TGE (7-1) and 5th ranked Dunkin' Raptors (4-4) in on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. TGE outscored guests from 94-60. TGE dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Dunkin' Raptors' 28. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The winners were led by guard guard Manatkawin Booddoung (177) (177) who scored that evening 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists and Congolese point guard Congolese point guard Ngongo Bienvenue (182) (182) supported him with 19 points and 4 assists. TGE's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists by guard guard Manatkawin Booddoung (177) (177) did not help to save the game for Dunkin' Raptors. Congolese point guard Congolese point guard Ngongo Bienvenue (182) (182) added 19 points and 4 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. TGE have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-1 record behind leader Bangkok Tigers. Loser Dunkin' Raptors keep the fifth place with four games lost. TGE will meet at home Sting Rays (#4) in the next round. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round.



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