TEBA Round 7 (Regular Season): Sharks beat Red Dragons by one after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 7 in the TEBA took place in Bangkok. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Red Dragons (4-3) to second ranked Sharks (5-2) 92-91 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Red Dragons. Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Emmanuel Ejesu (203-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. The former international guard Takamin Sirijariyaporn (181-1997) contributed with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Anthony Vanhook (193, college: Charlotte) answered with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 19 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for Red Dragons. Red Dragons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains second place with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader Coyotes. Red Dragons at the other side keep the third position with three games lost.
TEBA top team - Coyotes (7-0) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fifth ranked Crocodiles (1-4) 102-97. It was a great evening for American guard Jaron Kirkley (191-1997, college: Whitman) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points and 7 rebounds. Accheaus Fields helped adding 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American guard Jamarcus Clark (196, college: BMCU) responded with a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists. Undefeated Coyotes have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Newly promoted Crocodiles keep the fifth position with four games lost.
Bottom-ranked Manta Rays is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to fifth ranked Raptors (2-5) 120-72 on Sunday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Marius Hopkins who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 20 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals. PJ Gill came up with 26 points, 8 assists and 4 steals for Manta Rays in the defeat. Raptors moved-up to fourth place. Manta Rays lost their fifth game in a row. Manta Rays at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with five games lost.




Raptors - Manta Rays 120-72

Bottom-ranked Manta Rays is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to fifth ranked Raptors (2-5) 120-72 on Sunday evening. Raptors dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Manta Rays' 48. They outrebounded Manta Rays 56-30 including a 40-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Raptors looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Manta Rays' players. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Marius Hopkins (190, college: S.Suburban JC) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 20 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals. His fellow American import forward Darrius Austin (201-1998, college: Feather River) accounted for 29 points, 21 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks for the winning side. Austin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American point guard PJ Gill (183, college: ODU) came up with 26 points, 8 assists and 4 steals and Thirawat Khamma added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Manta Rays in the defeat. Five Raptors and four Manta Rays players scored in double figures. Raptors moved-up to fourth place. Manta Rays lost their fifth game in a row. Manta Rays at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Raptors: P.Chaiyawan 29+21reb+7ast, C.Pakron 27+6reb+2ast, H.Marius 26+20reb+13ast, M.Alex 25+3reb+7ast, S.Jirawut 13+6reb+4ast,
Manta Rays: H.Scott 18+7reb, K.Thirawat 16+7reb+2ast, A.Nasree 12+6reb+5ast, M.RR 0+7reb+3ast,

Crocodiles - Coyotes 97-102

TEBA top team - Coyotes (7-0) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fifth ranked Crocodiles (1-4) 102-97. It was a great evening for American guard Jaron Kirkley (191-1997, college: Whitman) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Accheaus Fields (187-1997, college: Averett) helped adding 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Kirkley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side American guard Jamarcus Clark (196, college: BMCU) responded with a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists and Pitipat Saicharoen scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Coyotes have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Newly promoted Crocodiles keep the fifth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Coyotes: J.Kirkley 29+7reb+3ast, A.Fields 28+5reb+4ast, T.Holloway 15+12reb+2ast, D.Narbonne 13+7reb+7ast, C.Boonyakasem 9+12reb+1ast, D.Sukmuang 8+1reb
Crocodiles: P.Saicharoen 27+9reb+2ast, J.Clark 27+17reb+12ast, R.Alexandre 13+8reb+5ast, M.Metellus 12+2reb, M.Ramdani 11+7reb+2ast, T.Chaisuttimetheekul 7+10reb+4ast

Sharks - Red Dragons 92-91

The most exciting game of round 7 in the TEBA took place in Bangkok. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Red Dragons (4-3) to second ranked Sharks (5-2) 92-91 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Red Dragons. Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Emmanuel Ejesu (203-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. The former international guard Takamin Sirijariyaporn (181-1997) contributed with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Sharks players scored in double figures. American forward Anthony Vanhook (193, college: Charlotte) answered with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 19 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and the other American import forward Lincoln Smith (196, college: Lamar) added 22 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Red Dragons. Red Dragons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains second place with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader Coyotes. Red Dragons at the other side keep the third position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Sharks: K.Williams 22+3reb+4ast, E.Ejesu 22+15reb+2ast, T.Sirijariyaporn 21+6reb+6ast, P.Sapsudawong 13+5reb+6ast, A.Charansarn 5+7reb+3ast, P.Reanchaiyapoom 4+3reb
Red Dragons: A.Vanhook 40+19reb+5ast, L.Smith 22+13reb+2ast, E.Freeman 10+7reb+2ast, T.Panichattra 9+3reb+5ast, B.Niangadou 7+2reb, T.Yotseangduen 3+1reb