TBL Round 5 (Second Stage): Derby game ends with Hitech's defeat of Bangkok Tigers

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bangkok: Hitech (#1) and Bangkok Tigers (#4). Bangkok Tigers were crushed at home by 19 points 56-75 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Hitech looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum, agency: PBAplayers Agency) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. The former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-1991) contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-1988) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for Bangkok Tigers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hitech have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-1 record. Bangkok Tigers at the other side keep the fourth position with five games lost.
The game in was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Devil Rays (12-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Dunkin' Raptors (6-8). Devil Rays managed to secure a 5-point victory 102-97. American point guard Taishaun Johnson (183-1994, college: PVAMU) stepped up and scored 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Jittaphon Towaroj chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. Devil Rays' coach S. Premprapan used entire bench in such tough game. American point guard Avery Scharer (185-1986, college: Shoreline CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 17 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Devil Rays have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Devil Rays maintains second place with 12-2 record behind leader Hitech. Dunkin' Raptors lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost.

Dunkin' Raptors - Devil Rays 97-102

The game in was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Devil Rays (12-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Dunkin' Raptors (6-8). Devil Rays managed to secure a 5-point victory 102-97. Devil Rays players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. American point guard Taishaun Johnson (183-1994, college: PVAMU) stepped up and scored 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Jittaphon Towaroj (186-1991) chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Devil Rays' coach S. Premprapan used entire bench in such tough game. American point guard Avery Scharer (185-1986, college: Shoreline CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 17 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and the former international Toby Sathitsumpan (182-2001) scored 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Devil Rays have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Devil Rays maintains second place with 12-2 record behind leader Hitech. Dunkin' Raptors lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Dunkin' Raptors: A.Scharer 35+17reb+7ast, S.Toby 35+6reb+3ast, K.Kamchan 16+5reb, T.Pongpharit 6+11reb+1ast, K.Supakit 3+1reb+2ast, T.Natthakit 2+9reb+2ast
Devil Rays: T.Johnson 20+6reb+2ast, T.Supanat 15+1reb+3ast, J.Towaroj 13+3reb+5ast, A.Darongpan 11+1reb+1ast, K.Danai 10+3reb, S.Sunthonsiri 8+4reb+5ast

Bangkok Tigers - Hitech 56-75

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bangkok: Hitech (#1) and Bangkok Tigers (#4). Bangkok Tigers were crushed at home by 19 points 56-75 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Hitech looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum, agency: PBAplayers Agency) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. The former international point guard Nattakarn Muangboon (180-1991) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists 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. Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-1988) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Kittitep Lane Dasom added 14 points in the effort for Bangkok Tigers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hitech have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-1 record. Bangkok Tigers at the other side keep the fourth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Bangkok Tigers: D.Kittitep Lane 14+4reb+1ast, Y.Gabriel 12+13reb+4ast, T.Panthawat 12+3reb, S.Takamin 7+2reb+1ast, E.To-Ngiw 4+1reb+3ast, S.Peerachet 3+1ast
Hitech: J.Keyes 26+10reb+5ast, N.Muangboon 17+7reb+10ast, A.Stanford 11+8reb+4ast, M.Wongsawangtham 10+6reb+1ast, N.Jaisanuk 5+2reb+1ast, N.Kupadit 2



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