TBL Round 1 (Second Stage): Hitech edge TGE by three points

The Second Stage in TBL just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 1 in the TBL took place in Bangkok. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of TGE to Hitech 87-84 on Sunday evening. Hitech looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-1991) fired 24 points and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum, agency: PBAplayers Agency) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Hitech's coach Manid Niyomyindee used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. British forward Joe Mvuezolo (197-1996, college: Montana St.) produced 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for lost side. Hitech is looking forward to face Devil Rays in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. TGE will play against Bangkok Tigers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Devil Rays played at the court of SWU. Devil Rays smashed SWU 111-64. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Taishaun Johnson (183-1994, college: PVAMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Moses Morgan contributed with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Devil Rays' coach S. Premprapan felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Noppachai Thongpool (190) answered with 16 points and 7 rebounds for SWU. Devil Rays will play against Hitech in Bangkok in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. SWU will play against Dunkin' Raptors and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 1 Dunkin' Raptors was crushed by Bangkok Tigers in a road game 110-79.

Bangkok Tigers - Dunkin' Raptors 110-79

There was no surprise when Dunkin' Raptors were crushed on the road by Bangkok Tigers 110-79. Bangkok Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Dunkin' Raptors' 46. They outrebounded Dunkin' Raptors 54-36 including 19 on the offensive glass. Bangkok Tigers players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Dunkin' Raptors' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-1988) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. American guard Jose Nouchanthavong (187, college: S.Maine) contributed with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Nouchanthavong is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five Bangkok Tigers players scored in double figures. Bangkok Tigers' coach N. Wongwat felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Avery Scharer (185-1986, college: Shoreline CC) answered with a double-double by scoring 51 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds and the former international Toby Sathitsumpan (182-2001) added 15 points in the effort for Dunkin' Raptors. Bangkok Tigers will play against TGE in the next round. Dunkin' Raptors will play against SWU and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dunkin'' Raptors: A.Scharer 51+15reb+2ast, S.Toby 15+1reb+3ast, A.Apichart Pisters 6+2reb+1ast, P.Semmesuk 4+9reb+1ast, A.Nasree 2+3reb, T.Pongpharit 1+4reb
Bangkok Tigers: B.Nattapat 17+6reb+2ast, Y.Gabriel 17+12reb+3ast, E.To-Ngiw 16+2reb+3ast, J.Nouchanthavong 16+7reb+6ast, D.Kittitep Lane 12+6reb+4ast, S.Peerachet 10+2reb+4ast

SWU - Devil Rays 64-111

The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Devil Rays played at the court of SWU. Devil Rays smashed SWU 111-64. Devil Rays dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to SWU's 30. Devil Rays forced 24 SWU turnovers and outrebounded them 55-28 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by SWU's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Taishaun Johnson (183-1994, college: PVAMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. International Moses Morgan (198-1992, college: CS Fullerton) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Worth to mention Johnson played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Five Devil Rays players scored in double figures. Devil Rays' coach S. Premprapan felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Noppachai Thongpool (190) answered with 16 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Pongsatorn Tabtim (187-1998) added 15 points in the effort for SWU. Devil Rays will play against Hitech in Bangkok in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. SWU will play against Dunkin' Raptors and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SWU: T.Noppachai 16+7reb+1ast, P.Tabtim 15+2reb+1ast, G.Lex 10+2reb+4ast, B.Natthaworn 9+3reb+2ast, J.Srisuk 6+4reb+1ast, T.Pichaiyut 6+4reb
Devil Rays: T.Johnson 29+10reb+4ast, T.Suphakit 19+4reb+3ast, K.Samerjai 14+4reb+4ast, M.Morgan 14+10reb+3ast, A.Phuangla 13+7reb+2ast, K.Panudet 7+2ast

Hitech - TGE 87-84

The most exciting game of round 1 in the TBL took place in Bangkok. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of TGE to Hitech 87-84 on Sunday evening. Hitech looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-1991) fired 24 points and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum, agency: PBAplayers Agency) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Keyes is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Hitech players scored in double figures. Hitech's coach Manid Niyomyindee used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. British forward Joe Mvuezolo (197-1996, college: Montana St.) produced 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and American point guard Jarron Crump (183-1992, college: Pacific Union) added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Hitech is looking forward to face Devil Rays in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. TGE will play against Bangkok Tigers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
TGE: J.Mvuezolo 34+6reb+2ast, J.Crump 23+5reb+6ast, B.Lakhan 9+2reb, B.Manatsawee 7+2reb+3ast, B.Nantho 6+2reb+1ast, A.Klaewnarong 5+10reb+1ast
Hitech: N.Muangboon 24+2reb+6ast, J.Keyes 16+8reb+6ast, W.Suttisin 14+3reb+4ast, A.Stanford 10+8reb+1ast, N.Jaisanuk 9+4reb+2ast, K.Patiphan 9+3reb



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