TBL Round 9: Bangkok Tigers lose their first game against Hitech

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Bangkok Tigers (8-1) at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were rolled over by third ranked Hitech (7-2) 98-54. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Bangkok Tigers. Hitech dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Bangkok Tigers' 28. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-91) stepped up and scored 25 points and 8 assists for the winners and the former international Nakorn Jaisanuk (188-91) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) with 17 points and 6 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. Hitech have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains third place with 7-2 record behind leader Bangkok Tigers. Bangkok Tigers at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. They share it with TGE.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . Second ranked host TGE (8-1) defeated 4th placed Sting Rays (6-3) 92-80. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sting Rays. Guard Manatkawin Booddoung (177) nailed 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Manatsawe Booddoung accounted for 21 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. The former international Arnat Phuangla (193-96) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Sting Rays in the defeat. Sting Rays' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. TGE have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They used an opportunity after Bangkok Tigers lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Newly promoted Sting Rays keep the fourth place with three games lost.
Bottom-ranked T-REX (0-9) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their ninth consecutive match to sixth ranked Shoot it Dragon (4-5) 73-53 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was Pitchayut Tubtong who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Callahan Setakhet who recorded 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Shoot it Dragon maintains sixth place with 4-5 record. T-REX lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost.

In the last two games of round 9 Dunkin' Raptors destroyed Thunders on the opponent's court 71-51. SWU outscored Mad Goat in a home game 95-65.

T-REX - Shoot it Dragon 53-73

Bottom-ranked T-REX (0-9) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their ninth consecutive match to sixth ranked Shoot it Dragon (4-5) 73-53 on Wednesday evening. Shoot it Dragon outrebounded T-REX 51-34 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Pitchayut Tubtong who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Bundit Janthong (174) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Four Shoot it Dragon players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Callahan Setakhet who recorded 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Filipino guard Christian Calaguio (185-75, agency: BIG) added 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Shoot it Dragon maintains sixth place with 4-5 record. T-REX lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Shoot it Dragon: T.Suktub 14+4reb, T.Pitchayut 14+7reb+1ast, P.Chutsiriyingyong 12+6reb, J.Bundit 11+5reb+3ast, T.Panthawat 5+8reb+6ast, N.Djaruwat 5+1reb
T-REX: S.Callahan 14+8reb+4ast, P.Thanasap 14+3reb+3ast, C.Calaguio 11+6reb+5ast, S.Natnachanonrit 6, S.Thong Raat 3+1reb, J.Nantapat 2+1reb

Thunders - Dunkin' Raptors 51-71

Rather expected game when 7th ranked Thunders (3-6) were crushed at home by fifth ranked Dunkin' Raptors (5-4) 71-51 on Wednesday. Dunkin' Raptors maintains fifth place with 5-4 record. Loser Thunders keep the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with SWU.

SWU - Mad Goat 95-65

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked SWU's (3-6) home victory over 9th ranked Mad Goat (1-8) 95-65 on Wednesday. SWU dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Mad Goat's 42. SWU forced 22 Mad Goat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Supanat Rongratch (179-96) who scored 32 points and 4 steals. Center Patcharaphum Phansura (193-93) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Wirakul Denkesineechailai (180) who recorded 22 points and center Anecha Kongpui (190) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. SWU moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Thunders. Mad Goat lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
SWU: S.Rongratch 32+2ast, P.Phansura 17+10reb+3ast, T.Noppachai 14+7reb+5ast, S.Boonyai 9+7reb+2ast, K.Chatchon 8+8reb+9ast, P.Tabtim 8+2reb+1ast
Mad Goat: D.Wirakul 22+3reb+3ast, A.Kongpui 10+10reb+3ast, T.Udomchot 6+6reb+3ast, N.Waratam 5+3reb, K.Dechsom 5+4reb+2ast, N.Banmoo 4+5reb+1ast

Bangkok Tigers - Hitech 54-98

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Bangkok Tigers (8-1) at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were rolled over by third ranked Hitech (7-2) 98-54. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Bangkok Tigers. Hitech dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Bangkok Tigers' 28. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-91) stepped up and scored 25 points and 8 assists for the winners and the former international Nakorn Jaisanuk (188-91) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Hitech players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) with 17 points and 6 assists and Siriwut Thipchanok scored 6 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hitech have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains third place with 7-2 record behind leader Bangkok Tigers. Bangkok Tigers at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. They share it with TGE.
Top scorers:
Hitech: N.Muangboon 25+3reb+8ast, N.Jaisanuk 18+5reb+2ast, P.Klahan 18+7reb, C.Chuengyampin 12+7reb+3ast, W.Suttisin 11+3reb+3ast, N.Kupradit 8+3reb+4ast
Bangkok Tigers: T.Hazelbaker 17+2reb+6ast, S.Thakamin 11+4ast, T.Siriwut 6+9reb, C.Anakechai 5+2reb, R.Itthichai 5+3reb+1ast, S.Teepthep 3+1reb+2ast

TGE - Sting Rays 92-80

The game between Top Four teams took place in . Second ranked host TGE (8-1) defeated 4th placed Sting Rays (6-3) 92-80. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sting Rays. TGE forced 23 Sting Rays turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Guard Manatkawin Booddoung (177) nailed 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Manatsawe Booddoung (176) accounted for 21 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. The former international Arnat Phuangla (193-96) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Darongpan Apiromvilaichai added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Sting Rays in the defeat. Four TGE and five Sting Rays players scored in double figures. Sting Rays' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. TGE have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They used an opportunity after Bangkok Tigers lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Newly promoted Sting Rays keep the fourth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
TGE: B.Manatkawin 27+5reb+4ast, B.Manatsawe 21+2reb+7ast, B.Ngongo 15+2reb+7ast, A.Langsui 13+3reb, B.Lakhan 6+4reb+4ast, A.Klaewnarong 5+12reb+1ast
Sting Rays: A.Phuangla 18+7reb+2ast, A.Darongpan 15+7reb+3ast, T.Supanat 13+3reb+5ast, C.Klahan 13+6reb+1ast, J.Towaroj 11+5reb+4ast, K.Panudet 4+6reb+3ast



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