BTL Round 12 (Regular Season): #1 Hitech is defeated by TGE

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in BTL. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Hitech (10-0) in Bangkok on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked TGE (6-4) 84-76. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Hitech. TGE forced 21 Hitech turnovers and had a 14-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. TGE looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Bobby Arthur-Williams (201-1997, college: Pitt St., agency: Starting 5) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and international Patiphan Klahan (200-1993) who added 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was international point guard Frederick Lish (175-1988, college: USA) with 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists. TGE maintains fourth position with 6-4 record, which they share with Banvas. Hitech at the other side still keeps top place with 0 game lost. TGE's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bangkok Banvas.
The game in Bangkok supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Shoot it Dragons (8-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Banvas (6-4). Shoot it Dragons smashed Banvas 98-65. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Banvas. The winners were led by American guard Accheaus Fields (187-1997, college: Averett) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 8 assists and Eric Freeman supported him with 12 points and 16 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by Canadian-Jamaican swingman Kareem Jackson (195-1988) did not help to save the game for Banvas. Banvas' coach Tawatchai Suktub gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Shoot it Dragons maintains second position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Hitech. Banvas at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with TGE. Shoot it Dragons will play against White Lions (#6) in the next round. Banvas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bangkok to the arena TGE.
The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Crypto Cobra (7-3) played at the court of 6th ranked White Lions (4-6). Crypto Cobra smashed White Lions 105-84 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Morakinyo Williams who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds. Crypto Cobra's coach Jakrapan Chupthaisong felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Omar Thielemans who recorded a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Crypto Cobra have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-3 record having just three points less than leader Hitech. White Lions lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Air Force. Crypto Cobra will meet at home league's leader Hitech in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. White Lions will play against the league's second-placed Shoot it Dragons (#2) and hope to secure a win.




Hitech - TGE 76-84

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Hitech (10-0) in Bangkok on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked TGE (6-4) 84-76. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Hitech. TGE forced 21 Hitech turnovers and had a 14-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. TGE looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Bobby Arthur-Williams (201-1997, college: Pitt St., agency: Starting 5) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and international Patiphan Klahan (200-1993) who added 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four TGE players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was international point guard Frederick Lish (175-1988, college: USA) with 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists and American center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. TGE maintains fourth position with 6-4 record, which they share with Banvas. Hitech at the other side still keeps top place with 0 game lost. TGE's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bangkok Banvas.
Top scorers:
Hitech: F.Lish 36+2reb+4ast, K.Green 11+11reb, E.Ejesu 9+4reb+1ast, N.Jaisanuk 9+4reb+2ast, A.Leelaphipatkul 7+2reb+4ast, C.Chungyampin 2
TGE: B.Arthur-Williams 25+7reb+8ast, P.Klahan 18+6reb+1ast, A.Klaewnarong 16+5reb, M.Wongsawangtham 15+6reb+1ast, J.Tantitanomwong 5+2ast, T.Julathep 4+4reb+5ast

Banvas - Shoot it Dragons 65-98

The game in Bangkok supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Shoot it Dragons (8-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Banvas (6-4). Shoot it Dragons smashed Banvas 98-65. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Banvas. Shoot it Dragons dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Banvas' 42. They outrebounded Banvas 47-35 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shoot it Dragons players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. The winners were led by American guard Accheaus Fields (187-1997, college: Averett) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import Eric Freeman (201-1997, college: Brunswick) supported him with 12 points and 16 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by Canadian-Jamaican swingman Kareem Jackson (195-1988) did not help to save the game for Banvas. Guard Sanrak Rongruang (185-2003) added 17 points. Banvas' coach Tawatchai Suktub gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Shoot it Dragons maintains second position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Hitech. Banvas at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with TGE. Shoot it Dragons will play against White Lions (#6) in the next round. Banvas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bangkok to the arena TGE.
Top scorers:
Banvas: S.Rongruang 17+2reb+1ast, M.Weraporasu 13+3reb+2ast, K.Jackson 12+6reb+4ast, M.Hammond 5+8reb+2ast, K.Samerjai 4+2reb+6ast, C.Tantiwong 4+8reb+2ast
Shoot it Dragons: A.Fields 37+13reb+8ast, E.Freeman 12+16reb+3ast, S.Sedket 12+1ast, J.Haase 8+7reb, P.Techasamran 7+3reb+3ast, N.Tedsakan 7+2reb+2ast

White Lions - Crypto Cobra 84-105

The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Crypto Cobra (7-3) played at the court of 6th ranked White Lions (4-6). Crypto Cobra smashed White Lions 105-84 on Sunday. Crypto Cobra dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to White Lions' 48. They outrebounded White Lions 48-31 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Crypto Cobra looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. The best player for the winners was British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds. American Shaheed Davis (206-1994, college: UCF) chipped in 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Crypto Cobra players scored in double figures. Crypto Cobra's coach Jakrapan Chupthaisong felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Gambian-Belgian Omar Thielemans (203-1999, college: GSU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Beninese-Turkish guard Marc Seylan-Agbo (193-1992, college: UMES) added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists respectively. Crypto Cobra have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-3 record having just three points less than leader Hitech. White Lions lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Air Force. Crypto Cobra will meet at home league's leader Hitech in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. White Lions will play against the league's second-placed Shoot it Dragons (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
White Lions: O.Thielemans 29+12reb+4ast, M.Seylan-Agbo 17+8reb+8ast, A.Charansarn 17+5reb+7ast, N.Franco 9+3reb, E.To-Ngiw 6+1reb+1ast, A.Saema 3+1ast
Crypto Cobra: M.Williams 30+15reb+2ast, S.Davis 26+8reb+7ast, N.Biasumrit 18+12reb+4ast, T.Sirijariyaporn 16+3reb+8ast, S.Tammakantipong 7+4reb+2ast, D.Thacharin 4+4reb+5ast