TBL Round 4 (Second Stage): Devil Rays beat TGE in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Second ranked Devil Rays faced one of their biggest challengers TGE. Host Devil Rays (11-2) defeated guests from (9-4) 74-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of TGE. American point guard Taishaun Johnson (183-1994, college: PVAMU) fired 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-1991) chipped in 21 points. American point guard Jarron Crump (183-1992, college: Pacific Union) produced 26 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for lost side. Newly promoted Devil Rays maintains second position with 11-2 record behind leader Hitech. TGE at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Bangkok Tigers. Devil Rays are looking forward to face Dunkin' Raptors (#5) in the next round. TGE will play against SWU and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Leader Hitech delivered the twelfth victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Dunkin' Raptors (6-7) 108-75. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum, agency: PBAplayers Agency) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds. Wattana Suttisin contributed with 22 points for the winners. Hitech's coach Manid Niyomyindee felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Avery Scharer (185-1986, college: Shoreline CC) replied with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for Dunkin' Raptors. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-1 record. Dunkin' Raptors at the other side keep the fifth place with seven games lost. 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.
The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Bangkok Tigers (9-4) played at the court of 6th ranked SWU (3-10). Bangkok Tigers smashed SWU 84-57 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Panthawat Techasamran who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Bangkok Tigers' coach N. Wongwat felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Natthaworn Banjathon responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Bangkok Tigers moved-up to third place, which they share with TGE. SWU lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten 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.

The best stats of 4th round was 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks by Noppachai Thongpool of SWU.

Dunkin' Raptors - Hitech 75-108

Leader Hitech delivered the twelfth victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Dunkin' Raptors (6-7) 108-75. Hitech dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Dunkin' Raptors' 38. They outrebounded Dunkin' Raptors 52-28 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hitech players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum, agency: PBAplayers Agency) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds. The former international Wattana Suttisin (183-1985) contributed with 22 points for the winners. 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 felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Avery Scharer (185-1986, college: Shoreline CC) replied with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international Toby Sathitsumpan (182-2001) added 28 points in the effort for Dunkin' Raptors. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-1 record. Dunkin' Raptors at the other side keep the fifth place with seven games lost. 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:
Dunkin' Raptors: A.Scharer 29+11reb+6ast, S.Toby 28+3reb+3ast, K.Kamchan 6+1reb, T.Pongpharit 6+6reb+1ast, P.Semmesuk 4+3reb, T.Pathit 2+2reb+1ast
Hitech: J.Keyes 36+18reb+3ast, W.Suttisin 22+3reb+1ast, N.Muangboon 16+5ast, A.Stanford 12+7reb+4ast, N.Jaisanuk 6+6reb+3ast, N.Kupadit 5+3ast

Devil Rays - TGE 74-66

Second ranked Devil Rays faced one of their biggest challengers TGE. Host Devil Rays (11-2) defeated guests from (9-4) 74-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of TGE. American point guard Taishaun Johnson (183-1994, college: PVAMU) fired 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-1991) chipped in 21 points. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American point guard Jarron Crump (183-1992, college: Pacific Union) produced 26 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and British forward Joe Mvuezolo (197-1996, college: Montana St.) added 21 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Newly promoted Devil Rays maintains second position with 11-2 record behind leader Hitech. TGE at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Bangkok Tigers. Devil Rays are looking forward to face Dunkin' Raptors (#5) in the next round. TGE will play against SWU and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
TGE: J.Crump 26+5reb+9ast, J.Mvuezolo 21+7reb+2ast, B.Manatkawin 9+8reb, B.Nantho 6+7reb, A.Klaewnarong 2+10reb, B.Manatsawee 2+2reb+1ast
Devil Rays: J.Towaroj 21+3reb+3ast, T.Johnson 20+9reb+2ast, M.Morgan 15+9reb+2ast, A.Phuangla 8+12reb+1ast, K.Samerjai 6+3reb+2ast, A.Darongpan 4+2reb+3ast

SWU - Bangkok Tigers 57-84

The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Bangkok Tigers (9-4) played at the court of 6th ranked SWU (3-10). Bangkok Tigers smashed SWU 84-57 on Sunday. Bangkok Tigers forced 25 SWU turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by SWU's players. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Panthawat Techasamran who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Nattapat Biasumrit who added 10 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Bangkok Tigers' coach N. Wongwat felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side guard Natthaworn Banjathon (179) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and power forward Noppachai Thongpool (190) scored 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. Five Bangkok Tigers and four SWU players scored in double figures. Bangkok Tigers moved-up to third place, which they share with TGE. SWU lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten 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:
SWU: T.Noppachai 14+8reb+4ast, T.Pichaiyut 12+5reb, B.Natthaworn 11+14reb+4ast, P.Tabtim 10+4reb, M.Thanasit 4+5reb+3ast, J.Srisuk 4+2reb+2ast
Bangkok Tigers: D.Kittitep Lane 13+5reb+3ast, S.Takamin 13+1reb+4ast, J.Nouchanthavong 12+3reb+2ast, T.Panthawat 11+10reb, B.Nattapat 10+9reb+2ast, S.Peerachet 9+3reb+2ast



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