TBL Round 8 (Regular Season): T-REX defeat Waves in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 8 in the TBL took place in Phuket. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 7th ranked Waves (3-6) to sixth ranked T-REX (5-4) 97-96 on Saturday evening. T-REX forced 19 Waves turnovers and had a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Ukrainian power forward Dmytro Tykhonov (207-1992, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and Ukrainian swingman Oleksandr Kolchenko (195-1988, agency: BIG) who added 18 points during the contest. Filipino point guard James Martinez (170-1987) responded with 43 points (!!!). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. T-REX have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Mammoth. Defending champion Waves keep the seventh position with six games lost. T-REX is looking forward to face Mammoth (#6) in Suphan Buri in the next round. Waves will play on the road against Tigers in Bangkok and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Pathum Thani. Second ranked host Pythons (8-1) defeated 3rd ranked Thunders (5-3) 77-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Thunders. The winners were led by Julien Sergent who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Hiu Wing Ray supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by American swingman Kelly Delahunty (198, college: Oneonta St.) did not help to save the game for Thunders. Thunders' coach P. Prasarnkaew rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Pythons have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record having just one point less than leader Dunkin' Raptors. Thunders at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. Pythons will play against bottom-ranked Wild Catz (#10) in Nakhon Ratchasima in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Thunders' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bangkok to the arena Dunkin' Raptors.
TBL top team - Dunkin' Raptors (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Eagles (1-8) in Bangkok 88-61. The best player for the winners was Supanat Thammakantipong who scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Ousmane Doumbia produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Dunkin' Raptors have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Eagles lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Wild Catz. Dunkin' Raptors' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bangkok Thunders.

In the last game of round 8 Black Fox lost to Mammoth on the opponent's court 88-90.



Dunkin' Raptors - Eagles 88-61

TBL top team - Dunkin' Raptors (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Eagles (1-8) in Bangkok 88-61. Dunkin' Raptors dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 36. Dunkin' Raptors looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Eagles' players. The best player for the winners was guard Supanat Thammakantipong who scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Peerachet Sapsudawong (178-1999) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. Four Dunkin' Raptors players scored in double figures. Ivorian Ousmane Doumbia (200-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Supanat Rongratch (179-1996) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dunkin' Raptors have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Eagles lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Wild Catz. Dunkin' Raptors' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bangkok Thunders.
Top scorers:
Dunkin' Raptors: P.Sapsudawong 18+4reb+5ast, S.Thammakantipong 18+5reb+8ast, N.Biasumrit 12+6reb+3ast, H.Boateng 11+3reb+6ast, A.Insixiengmai 8+4reb+2ast, R.Latham 6+5reb+1ast
Eagles: O.Doumbia 26+11reb, S.Rongratch 14+2reb+4ast, F.Guevara 10+8reb+2ast, D.Moisel 4+10reb+2ast, A.Mendoza 3+1reb+1ast, P.Suwannarat 2+2reb+1ast

Waves - T-REX 96-97

The most exciting game of round 8 in the TBL took place in Phuket. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 7th ranked Waves (3-6) to sixth ranked T-REX (5-4) 97-96 on Saturday evening. T-REX forced 19 Waves turnovers and had a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Ukrainian power forward Dmytro Tykhonov (207-1992, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and Ukrainian swingman Oleksandr Kolchenko (195-1988, agency: BIG) who added 18 points during the contest. Filipino point guard James Martinez (170-1987) responded with 43 points (!!!) and Patrick Tchuente produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. T-REX have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Mammoth. Defending champion Waves keep the seventh position with six games lost. T-REX is looking forward to face Mammoth (#6) in Suphan Buri in the next round. Waves will play on the road against Tigers in Bangkok and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
T-REX: O.Kolchenko 18+3reb+3ast, T.Phomin 15+6reb+3ast, D.Tykhonov 11+16reb+1ast, C.Limsuwan 10+5reb+1ast, K.Supawasuwat 9+7reb+3ast, N.Limpasonthipang 8+5reb+2ast
Waves: J.Martinez 43+2reb+2ast, H.Esconio 19+10reb+3ast, P.Tchuente 19+13reb+2ast, N.Seangsuriya 13+4reb+2ast, A.Ngrnrungreangrot 2+3reb+2ast, Y.Athiarpanon 0+1reb

Mammoth - Black Fox 90-88

Very expected game in Suphan Buri where 9th ranked Black Fox (2-7) was edged by third ranked Mammoth (5-4) 90-88 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Mammoth looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mammoth made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was Filipino forward Mark Anthony Acosta (193-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Jatupol Supap chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 blocks. Four Mammoth players scored in double figures. YU Mark produced a triple-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds, 19 assists and 7 steals and RJ Deles added 30 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Black Fox's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory Mammoth went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with T-REX. Black Fox lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. Mammoth will meet T-REX (#5) in the next round. Black Fox will play against Eagles in Chiang Mai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mammoth: N.Banjathon 21+6reb+3ast, M.Anthony Acosta 21+10reb+7ast, J.Supap 19+13reb+2ast, K.Jarat 11+5reb+3ast, P.De Ocampo 9+4reb+4ast, N.Kam-O 8+13reb+3ast
Black Fox: R.Deles 30+12reb+3ast, M.Yu 24+13reb+19ast, D.Edok 13+4reb+2ast, N.Djaruwat 5+5reb+1ast, C.Ariyanon 5+2reb, W.Naenphanao 3+1reb

Pythons - Thunders 77-68

The game between Top Four teams took place in Pathum Thani. Second ranked host Pythons (8-1) defeated 3rd ranked Thunders (5-3) 77-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Thunders. They outrebounded Thunders 48-35 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pythons players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The winners were led by Julien Sergent who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Hiu Wing Ray supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Pythons players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by American swingman Kelly Delahunty (198, college: Oneonta St.) did not help to save the game for Thunders. Marius Hokins added 13 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. Thunders' coach P. Prasarnkaew rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Pythons have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record having just one point less than leader Dunkin' Raptors. Thunders at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. Pythons will play against bottom-ranked Wild Catz (#10) in Nakhon Ratchasima in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Thunders' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bangkok to the arena Dunkin' Raptors.
Top scorers:
Pythons: J.Sergent 22+17reb, S.Saeming 14+8reb+1ast, H.Wing Ray 12+5reb+7ast, M.Weraporasu 11+6reb+4ast, W.Shin Kai 9+4reb+9ast, A.Gayosa 7+1reb
Thunders: K.Delahunty 21+10reb+1ast, T.Narbonne 17+4reb+2ast, M.Hokins 13+12reb+3ast, C.Kamchoo 9+2reb+6ast, S.Thadsanajamroon 3, P.Chatbanyong 2