TEBA Round 6 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Coyotes' defeat of Sharks

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bangkok: Coyotes (#1) and Sharks (#2). Coyotes (6-0) smashed visiting Sharks (4-2) by 16 points 108-92. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sharks. They outrebounded Sharks 51-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. Coyotes looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American guard Accheaus Fields (187-1997, college: Averett) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Day Narbonne (180) contributed with 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Kendrick Williams (182) replied with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds for Sharks. Undefeated Coyotes have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Defending champion Sharks keep the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Red Dragons. Coyotes are looking forward to face Crocodiles (#4) in the next round. Sharks will play against Red Dragons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Crocodiles' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Manta Rays (0-4) 79-73. American guard Jamarcus Clark (196, college: BMCU) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Edzel Mag-isa chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American point guard PJ Gill (183, college: ODU) with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Crocodiles (1-3) left bottom position moving up to fourth place. It was Manta Rays' fourth loss in a row. Manta Rays at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with four games lost. Crocodiles will play against league's leader Coyotes in Bangkok in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Manta Rays will play against Raptors (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game between third ranked Red Dragons (4-2) and 5th ranked Raptors (1-5) in Pattaya on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Red Dragons outscored guests from 112-68. American players dominated the game. Lincoln Smith notched 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 9 steals to lead the effort. Red Dragons' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 29 points and 22 rebounds by Darrius Austin did not help to save the game for Raptors. Red Dragons moved-up to second place, which they share with Sharks. Newly promoted Raptors keep the fifth position with five games lost. Red Dragons will meet league's second-placed Sharks in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Raptors will play against Manta Rays and hope to win that game.




Crocodiles - Manta Rays 79-73

Crocodiles' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Manta Rays (0-4) 79-73. American guard Jamarcus Clark (196, college: BMCU) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and guard Edzel Mag-isa chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Crocodiles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard PJ Gill (183, college: ODU) with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and forward RR Meneses (188) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Crocodiles (1-3) left bottom position moving up to fourth place. It was Manta Rays' fourth loss in a row. Manta Rays at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with four games lost. Crocodiles will play against league's leader Coyotes in Bangkok in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Manta Rays will play against Raptors (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Crocodiles: J.Clark 21+16reb+6ast, P.Saicharoen 14+2reb, J.Metellus 10+8reb, E.Mag-isa 10+10reb+2ast, T.Chaisuttimetheekul 10+2reb+3ast, M.Metellus 9+5reb+1ast
Manta Rays: P.Gill 25+11reb+6ast, V.Revenga 10+1reb+2ast, N.Djaruwat 10+3reb, R.Meneses 8+6reb+1ast, P.Kularptip 6+2reb+4ast, T.Khamma 4+4reb+1ast

Red Dragons - Raptors 112-68

The game between third ranked Red Dragons (4-2) and 5th ranked Raptors (1-5) in Pattaya on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Red Dragons outscored guests from 112-68. Red Dragons forced 40 Raptors turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Raptors' players. American players dominated the game. Forward Lincoln Smith (196, college: Lamar) notched 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 9 steals to lead the effort and forward Anthony Vanhook (193, college: Charlotte) supported him with 14 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Four Red Dragons players scored in double figures. Red Dragons' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 29 points and 22 rebounds by forward Darrius Austin (201-1998, college: Feather River) did not help to save the game for Raptors. Guard Marius Hopkins (190, college: S.Suburban JC) added 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Red Dragons moved-up to second place, which they share with Sharks. Newly promoted Raptors keep the fifth position with five games lost. Red Dragons will meet league's second-placed Sharks in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Raptors will play against Manta Rays and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Red Dragons: L.Smith 27+7reb+5ast, E.Freeman 21+10reb+2ast, T.Yotseangduen 16+2reb+2ast, A.Vanhook 14+17reb+5ast, K.Prapapensook 11+1ast, K.Sap-aneknan 9+3ast
Raptors: D.Austin 29+22reb+1ast, M.Hopkins 19+14reb+4ast, A.Koo 6+1reb, A.Moon 6+2reb, A.Sharma 3+1reb, T.Laosoongnearn 3+4reb+4ast

Coyotes - Sharks 108-92

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bangkok: Coyotes (#1) and Sharks (#2). Coyotes (6-0) smashed visiting Sharks (4-2) by 16 points 108-92. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sharks. They outrebounded Sharks 51-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. Coyotes looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American guard Accheaus Fields (187-1997, college: Averett) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Day Narbonne (180) contributed with 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Coyotes players scored in double figures. American guard Kendrick Williams (182) replied with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and the former international forward Afnan Charansarn (186-1997) added 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Sharks. Coyotes have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Defending champion Sharks keep the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Red Dragons. Coyotes are looking forward to face Crocodiles (#4) in the next round. Sharks will play against Red Dragons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Coyotes: A.Fields 30+14reb+6ast, J.Kirkley 23+3reb+6ast, D.Narbonne 23+7reb+3ast, P.Tchuente 11+7reb+1ast, A.Pisters 9+7reb+4ast, T.Holloway 7+10reb+1ast
Sharks: K.Williams 33+11reb+2ast, A.Charansarn 26+10reb+4ast, C.Tantiwong 23+3reb+1ast, W.Kudan 6+7ast, S.Ronruang 2+1reb+1ast, K.Thitha San 2+2reb+3ast