TBL Round 10: Hitech is the new leader

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Hitech as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Hitech smashed their close opponent TGE on the road 93-66. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Hitech dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to TGE's 30. They outrebounded TGE 51-34 including 21 on the offensive glass. Hitech looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-91) fired 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Saran Baitanee chipped in 13 points and 14 rebounds. Thaksdanai Chulathep produced 22 points and 4 assists for lost side. 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 four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Bangkok Tigers. TGE at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. TGE will play next round against strong Sting Rays trying to get back on the winning streak. Hitech will try to continue on its current victory against Dunkin' Raptors at home.
Important game to mention about took place in . Second ranked TGE (9-2) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Dunkin' Raptors (6-5) 72-70 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dunkin' Raptors. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Manatkawin Booddoung (177) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds. Manatsawe Booddoung contributed with 14 points and 10 assists for the winners. TGE's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-88) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists for Dunkin' Raptors. TGE keeps a position of league leader. Dunkin' Raptors at the other side keep the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Shoot it Dragon. TGE will play against Sting Rays (#4) in the next round. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in between Sting Rays and Bangkok Tigers. Fourth ranked Sting Rays (7-4) got a very close home victory over 3rd ranked Bangkok Tigers (8-3). Sting Rays managed to escape with a 2-point win 58-56 on Sunday evening. Jittaphon Towaroj scored 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Sting Rays' coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the losing side Tanner Hazelbaker responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Newly promoted Sting Rays maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Bangkok Tigers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Hitech. Sting Rays will meet at home league's leader TGE in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Bangkok Tigers will play against Shoot it Dragon and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Shoot it Dragon defeated Sting Rays in a road game 72-65. Bangkok Tigers were beaten by Dunkin' Raptors at home 69-74. Hitech lost to Shoot it Dragon on the opponent's court 59-72.
The best stats of 10th round was 14 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists by Sorot Sunthonsiri of Shoot it Dragon.

Sting Rays - Shoot it Dragon 65-72

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Sting Rays (7-4) were defeated at home by sixth ranked Shoot it Dragon (6-5) 72-65 on Saturday. Shoot it Dragon forced 24 Sting Rays turnovers. Forward Panurat Chutsiriyingyong (192) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Supachai Sangthong (188) chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Chanachon Klahan (189-84) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Arnat Phuangla (193-96) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Shoot it Dragon have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Dunkin' Raptors. Sting Rays at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the fourth position with four games lost. Shoot it Dragon will meet at home higher ranked Bangkok Tigers (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sting Rays will play against the league's leader TGE and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shoot it Dragon: P.Chutsiriyingyong 17+6reb+2ast, P.Singhasem 10+5reb, C.Pawit 10+8reb, S.Sangthong 8+5reb+5ast, T.Panthawat 7+4reb+2ast, S.Sunthonsiri 6+3reb+5ast
Sting Rays: C.Klahan 17+12reb+4ast, A.Phuangla 15+8reb, J.Towaroj 10+5reb+5ast, A.Darongpan 5+4reb+2ast, K.Patiparn 4, J.Srisuk 4+2reb+2ast

Bangkok Tigers - Dunkin' Raptors 69-74

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Dunkin' Raptors (6-5) defeated on the road 3rd ranked Bangkok Tigers (8-3) 74-69 on Saturday. Dunkin' Raptors looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-88) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Apisittinan Dasom (188-92) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Dunkin' Raptors players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) responded with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Nattapat Biasamrit scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Bangkok Tigers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dunkin' Raptors maintains fifth position with 6-5 record, which they share with Shoot it Dragon. Bangkok Tigers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Hitech. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bangkok Tigers will play against Shoot it Dragon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dunkin' Raptors: Y.Gabriel 23+14reb+3ast, A.Dasom 14+7reb+2ast, K.Dasom 12+4reb+3ast, R.Latham 10+6reb+1ast, N.Thacharin 9+7reb+3ast, K.Piyalangka 6+1reb+7ast
Bangkok Tigers: T.Hazelbaker 20+9reb+4ast, B.Nattapat 13+8reb+5ast, T.Noppachai 10+6reb, B.Natthaworn 9+3reb+3ast, T.Udomchot 5+2reb, S.Thakamin 5+8reb+3ast

TGE - Hitech 66-93

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Hitech as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Hitech smashed their close opponent TGE on the road 93-66. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Hitech dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to TGE's 30. They outrebounded TGE 51-34 including 21 on the offensive glass. Hitech looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-91) fired 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Saran Baitanee chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds. Four Hitech players scored in double figures. Thaksdanai Chulathep produced 22 points and 4 assists and Callahan Setakhet added 10 points respectively for lost side. 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 four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Bangkok Tigers. TGE at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. TGE will play next round against strong Sting Rays trying to get back on the winning streak. Hitech will try to continue on its current victory against Dunkin' Raptors at home.
Top scorers:
Hitech: N.Muangboon 21+6reb+4ast, N.Jaisanuk 17+5reb+5ast, B.Saran 13+14reb+2ast, W.Suttisin 12+4reb+2ast, P.Klahan 9+3reb, K.Lertlaokul 8+3reb+1ast
TGE: C.Thaksdanai 22+2reb+4ast, S.Callahan 10+3reb+2ast, C.Thanatat 7+2reb+5ast, B.Lakhan 6+3reb+3ast, J.Sakkarin 6+5ast, A.Iffan 5+1reb

Dunkin' Raptors - TGE 70-72

Important game to mention about took place in . Second ranked TGE (9-2) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Dunkin' Raptors (6-5) 72-70 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dunkin' Raptors. Strangely Dunkin' Raptors outrebounded TGE 48-36 including 33 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Manatkawin Booddoung (177) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Manatsawe Booddoung (176) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 assists for the winners. TGE's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-88) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Apisittinan Dasom (188-92) added 22 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Dunkin' Raptors. TGE keeps a position of league leader. Dunkin' Raptors at the other side keep the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Shoot it Dragon. TGE will play against Sting Rays (#4) in the next round. Dunkin' Raptors will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
TGE: B.Manatkawin 24+7reb+2ast, B.Manatsawe 14+2reb+10ast, T.Limjittakorn 8+2ast, A.Langsui 8+3reb+1ast, B.Lakhan 6+4reb+3ast, A.Klaewnarong 4+8reb+1ast
Dunkin' Raptors: A.Dasom 22+9reb+1ast, Y.Gabriel 15+18reb+5ast, K.Dasom 15+3reb+3ast, R.Latham 8+12reb+1ast, A.Apichart Pisters 5+1reb, C.Phat 4

Sting Rays - Bangkok Tigers 58-56

A very close game took place in between Sting Rays and Bangkok Tigers. Fourth ranked Sting Rays (7-4) got a very close home victory over 3rd ranked Bangkok Tigers (8-3). Sting Rays managed to escape with a 2-point win 58-56 on Sunday evening. Sting Rays forced 26 Bangkok Tigers turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sting Rays made 11 blocks. The former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-91) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Chanachon Klahan (189-84) chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Sting Rays' coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the losing side American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Nattapat Biasamrit scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Newly promoted Sting Rays maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Bangkok Tigers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Hitech. Sting Rays will meet at home league's leader TGE in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Bangkok Tigers will play against Shoot it Dragon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sting Rays: J.Towaroj 22+5reb+3ast, C.Klahan 11+10reb+3ast, A.Phuangla 8+6reb+1ast, A.Darongpan 7+6reb+5ast, B.Chalermravee 3+9reb+2ast, G.Woramath 2+2reb
Bangkok Tigers: T.Hazelbaker 16+8reb+1ast, S.Thakamin 12+1reb+2ast, B.Nattapat 11+9reb+1ast, T.Noppachai 7+5reb+6ast, S.Jatuphon 3+7reb, B.Natthaworn 3+2reb+4ast

Shoot it Dragon - Hitech 72-59

There was an upset when much higher ranked Hitech (8-3) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Shoot it Dragon (6-5) 72-59 on Sunday. Shoot it Dragon looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international guard Sorot Sunthonsiri (186-93) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Tawatchai Suktub (186-87) chipped in 12 points during the contest. Shoot it Dragon's coach let to play all 12 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international Wattana Suttisin (183-85) responded with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Chatpon Chuengyampin (192) scored 8 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Shoot it Dragon have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Dunkin' Raptors. Defending champion Hitech keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Bangkok Tigers. Shoot it Dragon will meet at home higher ranked Bangkok Tigers (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hitech will play against Dunkin' Raptors and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shoot it Dragon: S.Sunthonsiri 14+7reb+8ast, T.Suktub 12+4reb+2ast, P.Chutsiriyingyong 9+3reb, J.Bundit 9+1reb+2ast, T.Panthawat 7+6reb+4ast, P.Singhasem 7+1reb
Hitech: W.Suttisin 12+5reb+3ast, N.Kupradit 10+1reb, P.Klahan 9+9reb, C.Chuengyampin 8+6reb+6ast, K.Lertlaokul 7+1reb+3ast, S.Ghogar 5+11reb



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