TBL Round 9 (Regular Season): Dunkin' Raptors beat Thunders in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bangkok: Dunkin' Raptors (#1) and Thunders (#4). Dunkin' Raptors (9-0) crushed visiting Thunders (5-4) by 24 points 81-57. Dunkin' Raptors dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Thunders' 44. Dunkin' Raptors looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Thunders' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Dunkin' Raptors made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Peerachet Sapsudawong (178-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Ukrainian swingman Sergii Pryimak (204-1996, agency: BIG) chipped in 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Kelly Delahunty (198, college: Oneonta St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds. 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 series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Thunders at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with T-REX and Mammoth.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Mammoth (5-4) against sixth ranked T-REX (5-4) on Sunday night. Visiting Mammoth was defeated by T-REX in a tough game in Korat 58-64. It was a good game for Ukrainian power forward Dmytro Tykhonov (207-1992, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds. Oleksandr Kolchenko contributed with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. American center Raymond Miller (204-1988, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Interperformances) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks for Mammoth. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for T-REX. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Thunders and Mammoth.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Nakhon Ratchasima. Local Wild Catz (1-8) was outscored by second ranked Pythons (8-1) 118-55 on Sunday night. Carl Snyder stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Pythons' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Joshua Saret with 21 points. The victory was the third consecutive win for Pythons. They maintain second place with 8-1 record behind leader Dunkin' Raptors. Wild Catz lost their eighth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost. They share it with Eagles.

In the last two games of round 9 Black Fox defeated Eagles in Similan 116-103. Tigers smashed Waves at home 144-110.



T-REX - Mammoth 64-58

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Mammoth (5-4) against sixth ranked T-REX (5-4) on Sunday night. Visiting Mammoth was defeated by T-REX in a tough game in Korat 58-64. T-REX had a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Ukrainian power forward Dmytro Tykhonov (207-1992, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds. Ukrainian swingman Oleksandr Kolchenko (195-1988, agency: BIG) contributed with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Four T-REX players scored in double figures. American center Raymond Miller (204-1988, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Interperformances) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks and Jatupol Supap added 6 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Mammoth. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for T-REX. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Thunders and Mammoth.
Top scorers:
T-REX: D.Tykhonov 17+16reb, K.Supawasuwat 12+5reb+1ast, O.Kolchenko 11+5reb+9ast, P.Cabahug 11+4reb+1ast, C.Limsuwan 4+10reb+2ast, N.Limpasonthipang 4+1reb
Mammoth: R.Miller 21+18reb+2ast, P.De Ocampo 10+2reb+5ast, N.Banjathon 9+4reb+2ast, K.Jarat 7+1reb, J.Supap 6+12reb, M.Anthony Acosta 5+1reb+1ast

Eagles - Black Fox 103-116

Everything could happen in Chiang Mai at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Black Fox and 10th ranked Eagles had identical 1-7 record. But Eagles were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Similan 116-103 on Sunday night. Black Fox forced 26 Eagles turnovers and outrebounded them 58-40 including a 25-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Black Fox looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. RJ Deles stepped up and scored 32 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and YU Mark chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 16 assists. Five Black Fox players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Ivorian Ousmane Doumbia (200-2001) with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 7 blocks and Francis Guevara scored 28 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Black Fox (2-7) moved-up to eighth place. Eagles lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with Wild Catz.
Top scorers:
Black Fox: R.Deles 32+9reb+3ast, D.Edok 26+9reb+1ast, N.Djaruwat 21+12reb+1ast, P.Amparkham 19+13reb+3ast, M.Yu 13+9reb+16ast, C.Ariyanon 3+1reb+4ast
Eagles: O.Doumbia 32+8reb+1ast, F.Guevara 28+3reb+5ast, S.Rongratch 12+2reb+3ast, D.Moisel 8+12reb+7ast, A.Mendoza 6+6reb+8ast, K.Phasuk 5+2reb

Wild Catz - Pythons 55-118

The game with biggest result difference took place in Nakhon Ratchasima. Local Wild Catz (1-8) was outscored by second ranked Pythons (8-1) 118-55 on Sunday night. Pythons dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Wild Catz's 26. Pythons forced 27 Wild Catz turnovers and outrebounded them 50-30 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pythons looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Wild Catz's players. American power forward Carl Snyder (207-1999, college: Mayville St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Julien Sergent chipped in 10 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Pythons players scored in double figures. Pythons' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Joshua Saret with 21 points and Sean Kelly scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The victory was the third consecutive win for Pythons. They maintain second place with 8-1 record behind leader Dunkin' Raptors. Wild Catz lost their eighth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost. They share it with Eagles.
Top scorers:
Pythons: C.Snyder 25+12reb+6ast, H.Wing Ray 24+1reb+2ast, W.Shin Kai 15+5reb+6ast, S.Saeming 14+7reb, M.Weraporasu 11+2reb+5ast, J.Sergent 10+13reb+5ast
Wild Catz: J.Saret 21+4reb+1ast, S.Kelly 13+8reb+4ast, N.Tungjarusithorn 11+6reb+1ast, K.Morris 6+4reb, P.Yarnharn 4+5reb, K.Subaekanan 0

Tigers - Waves 144-110

No shocking result in a game in Bangkok where third ranked Tigers (6-3) smashed 7th ranked Waves (3-6) 144-110 on Sunday. Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 90 of its points in the paint compared to Waves' 56. They outrebounded Waves 56-42 including 23 on the offensive glass. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 40 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Waves' players. American forward Darius Austin (201-1995, college: Jackson St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 50 points (!!!), 22 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and his fellow American import Eric Freeman (201-1997, college: Brunswick) chipped in 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Filipino point guard James Martinez (170-1987) with 46 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Filipino guard Denzel Wong scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Tigers and four Waves players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tigers maintains third place with 6-3 record having just three points less than leader Dunkin' Raptors. Defending champion Waves keep the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigers: D.Austin 50+22reb+6ast, M.Lee 16+3reb+11ast, E.Freeman 16+12reb+5ast, T.Jenpiriyaprayoon 13+1ast, S.Kleeplamyai 13+8reb+1ast, R.Reyes 11+3reb+10ast
Waves: J.Martinez 46+9reb+6ast, D.Wong 23+6reb+4ast, A.Ngrnrungreangrot 12+7reb+3ast, H.Esconio 10+8reb+2ast, P.Tchuente 8+4reb+2ast, T.Srirueang 5

Dunkin' Raptors - Thunders 81-57

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bangkok: Dunkin' Raptors (#1) and Thunders (#4). Dunkin' Raptors (9-0) crushed visiting Thunders (5-4) by 24 points 81-57. Dunkin' Raptors dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Thunders' 44. Dunkin' Raptors looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Thunders' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Dunkin' Raptors made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Peerachet Sapsudawong (178-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Ukrainian swingman Sergii Pryimak (204-1996, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Dunkin' Raptors players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Kelly Delahunty (198, college: Oneonta St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds and guard Thacharin Narbonne added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively. 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 series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Thunders at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with T-REX and Mammoth.
Top scorers:
Dunkin' Raptors: A.Insixiengmai 17+5reb+1ast, N.Biasumrit 14+6reb, P.Sapsudawong 13+6reb+11ast, H.Boateng 12+3reb+5ast, S.Pryimak 11+10reb+5ast, S.Thammakantipong 9+3reb+3ast
Thunders: K.Delahunty 21+17reb+2ast, T.Narbonne 17+6reb+3ast, M.Hokins 8+9reb+1ast, T.Malamai 5+3reb+1ast, P.Pairam 4+5reb, C.Kamchoo 2+5reb+4ast