TGBL Round 6 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Gorillas (5-1) against top-ranked Grizzlies (6-0) 83-59 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Gorillas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. ST Grizzlies dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gorillas' 32. They outrebounded Gorillas 47-27 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Blayton Williams replied with 24 points and 9 rebounds for Gorillas. Undefeated Grizzlies have an impressive six-game winning streak. ST Grizzlies keep a position of league leader, which they share with W.Wolves. Gorillas at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Goblins. They were replaced at the leadership position by W.Wolves. Gorillas will play next round against strong Raw Camp trying to make it back to the top of the standings. ST Grizzlies will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Sathorn G. at home.
Another exciting game for New Era E. (4-2) which played on the court of one of their biggest challengers Shoot it Dragons (3-3). Fifth ranked New Era E. won 74-68. scored 49 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Andrew Daigle chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Teekayu Kongtasa with 21 points and 4 assists. Shoot it Dragons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. New Era E. moved-up to third place, which they share with Raw Camp and Overseas S. Shoot it Dragons at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. New Era E. will play against Coastal C. (#7) in the next round. Shoot it Dragons will play against Dynasty D. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in between Sharks and Fully Feared. Third ranked Sharks (4-2) got a very close home victory over 7th ranked Fully Feared (2-4). Sharks managed to escape with a 1-point win 75-74 on Sunday evening. Mohammed Diaby notched 27 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 25 points by Spencer Bartron did not help to save the game for Fully Feared. Raw Camp maintains third position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader W.Wolves, which they share with Overseas S. and New Era E. Fully Feared lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Raw Camp will meet at home league's second-placed Gorillas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fully Feared will play against Naga Hunters (#10) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: winless Naga Hunters were smashed by Bangkok W. on the road 106-80. RMUTT won against Sathorn G. on its own court 82-73. New Force unfortunately lost to W.Nonthaburi in a road game 88-90. CNX Orion lost to undefeated W.Wolves at home 57-74. Winless Bangkok G. was defeated by Dynasty D. on the opponent's court 79-90. Overseas S. beat Coastal C. in a home game 74-71. Urban R. lost to Goblins on the road 52-56.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 22 points and 11 rebounds by Jaiden Dixon of Urban R..



Bangkok W. - Naga Hunters 106-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Wolverines' (2-4) home victory over bottom-ranked Hunters (0-6) in Bangkok 106-80 on Sunday. Bangkok W. outrebounded Naga Hunters 52-29 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bangkok W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. notched 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and supported him with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Even 39 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds by Anthony Stewart did not help to save the game for Naga Hunters. Pak Wachabundit added 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bangkok W. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Hunters still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Bangkok G.. Bangkok W. will meet higher ranked W.Nonthaburi (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Naga Hunters will play against Fully Feared (#7) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bangkok W.: B.Willie 34+5reb+2ast, B.Justin 22+9reb+3ast, M.Ronald 12+11reb+2ast, W.Stephen 11+3reb+4ast, B.Don 10+2reb+3ast, S.Ahmad 9+4reb+2ast
Naga Hunters: S.Anthony 39+7reb+2ast, W.Pak 14+5reb+2ast, T.Thura 13+4reb+1ast, P.Songwut 10+5reb+1ast, J.Wanchana 2+5reb+6ast, B.Jirayu 2

RMUTT - Sathorn G. 82-73

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked RMUTT and 8th ranked Galaxy had identical 2-3 record. This time RMUTT used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from 82-73 on Sunday night. RMUTT outrebounded Sathorn G. 47-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. notched a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and supported him with 26 points and 5 rebounds. RMUTT's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 17 points and 8 assists by Hoveem Wilson did not help to save the game for Sathorn G.. Jalen Hardy added 24 points. RMUTT (3-3) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Galaxy dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. RMUTT will meet at home New Force (#6) in the next round. Sathorn G. will play against the league's leader ST Grizzlies and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
RMUTT: W.Jalen 26+5reb+3ast, A.Kaevon 20+15reb+11ast, R.Justin 19+9reb+2ast, C.Kingsley 5+2reb, U.Jiranat 4+4reb+1ast, K.Jedsadaporn 4+5reb+2ast
Sathorn G.: H.Jalen 24+2reb+1ast, W.Hoveem 17+4reb+8ast, C.Jirakit 10+7reb+1ast, M.Weerit 8+4reb+1ast, W.Rashid 6+5reb+2ast, B.Maurice 6+3reb+3ast

W.Nonthaburi - New Force 90-88

There was a surprise result when seventh ranked W.Nonthaburi (3-3) edged at home one of their biggest challengers New Force (3-3) 90-88 on Sunday. W.Nonthaburi dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to New Force's 40. W.Nonthaburi looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. notched a double-double by scoring 32 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and supported him with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Four W.Nonthaburi players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 40 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds by Javan Smith did not help to save the game for New Force. Iman Safarnezhad added 8 points and 14 rebounds. W.Nonthaburi moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated New Force. W.Nonthaburi will meet at home Bangkok W. (#8) in the next round. New Force will play against RMUTT (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
W.Nonthaburi: M.Chris 32+12reb+4ast, G.Joe 22+9reb+3ast, F.Aaron 16+2reb+6ast, S.Teeratara 14+2reb+3ast, S.Thamakorn 2+6reb, F.Dogani 2+5reb+6ast
New Force: S.Javan 40+13reb+3ast, D.Jack 13+4reb, J.Kiont 11+4reb+2ast, C.Dontre 9+5reb+7ast, S.Iman 8+14reb, M.Wittaya 5+3reb+2ast

Raw Camp - Fully Feared 75-74

A very close game took place in between Sharks and Fully Feared. Third ranked Sharks (4-2) got a very close home victory over 7th ranked Fully Feared (2-4). Sharks managed to escape with a 1-point win 75-74 on Sunday evening. notched 27 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Jose Nouchanthavong (187, college: S.Maine) supported him with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Nouchanthavong is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Sharks players scored in double figures. Even 25 points by American guard Spencer Bartron (190, college: Penn College) did not help to save the game for Fully Feared. His fellow American import guard Brad Yasukochi (185, college: La Verne) added 11 points and 9 rebounds. Raw Camp maintains third position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader W.Wolves, which they share with Overseas S. and New Era E. Fully Feared lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Raw Camp will meet at home league's second-placed Gorillas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fully Feared will play against Naga Hunters (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Raw Camp: D.Mohammed 27+6reb, J.Nouchanthavong 13+7reb+6ast, L.Cris 12+1reb, S.Kenny 11+7reb+3ast, C.Kurt 7+5reb+5ast, S.Musa 5+4reb+1ast
Fully Feared: S.Bartron 25+3reb+1ast, B.Yasukochi 11+9reb+3ast, J.Wildermuth 11+8reb, M.Weber 9+1reb+4ast, M.Oh 8+5reb+1ast, D.Justice 7+2reb+6ast

ST Grizzlies - Gorillas 83-59

First defeat of league's leader Gorillas (5-1) against top-ranked Grizzlies (6-0) 83-59 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Gorillas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. ST Grizzlies dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gorillas' 32. They outrebounded Gorillas 47-27 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Grizzlies players scored in double figures. Blayton Williams replied with 24 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Ron Freeman (198-1996, college: LBSU) added 20 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Gorillas. Grizzlies have an impressive six-game winning streak. ST Grizzlies keep a position of league leader, which they share with W.Wolves. Gorillas at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Goblins. They were replaced at the leadership position by W.Wolves. Gorillas will play next round against strong Raw Camp trying to make it back to the top of the standings. ST Grizzlies will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Sathorn G. at home.
Top scorers:
ST Grizzlies: W.Prince 20+9reb+1ast, C.James 17+6reb+1ast, S.TJ 16+8reb+10ast, K.Brent 12+5reb+3ast, C.Jamarcus 10+10reb+1ast, Y.Thanakorn 6+4reb+1ast
Gorillas: W.Blayton 24+9reb+2ast, R.Freeman 20+7reb+2ast, F.Chase 12+5reb, C.Thanathon 3+3reb, J.Roc 0, J.Jakkapan 0+3reb+1ast

Shoot it Dragons - New Era E. 68-74

Another exciting game for New Era E. (4-2) which played on the court of one of their biggest challengers Shoot it Dragons (3-3). Fifth ranked New Era E. won 74-68. scored 49 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Teekayu Kongtasa with 21 points and 4 assists and Norawit Hutso scored 17 points and 5 steals. Shoot it Dragons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. New Era E. moved-up to third place, which they share with Raw Camp and Overseas S. Shoot it Dragons at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. New Era E. will play against Coastal C. (#7) in the next round. Shoot it Dragons will play against Dynasty D. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
New Era E.: M.Victor 49+6reb+1ast, D.Andrew 15+11reb+4ast, S.Mou 10+15reb+2ast, S.Thanabodee 0+3reb+4ast, J.Teerasak 0, L.Arthaiyawat 0+3reb+1ast
Shoot it Dragons: K.Teekayu 21+3reb+4ast, H.Norawit 17+4reb+2ast, M.McCrady 7+5reb+2ast, S.Panthep 6+9reb+3ast, T.Nattawut 6+6reb+1ast, T.Werapap 5+1reb+1ast

CNX Orion - W.Wolves 57-74

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Orion (1-5) lost at home to top-ranked Thai Wolves (6-0) 74-57 on Sunday. notched 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and supported him with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Remy Boswell did not help to save the game for CNX Orion. American guard Jose Nouchanthavong (187, college: S.Maine) added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Orion's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Thai Wolves have an impressive six-game winning streak. W.Wolves maintains first position with 6-0 record, which they share with ST Grizzlies. Loser Orion keeps the ninth place with five games lost. W.Wolves will meet league's second-placed Goblins in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. CNX Orion will play against Bangkok G. (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
W.Wolves: D.Demonte 22+8reb+1ast, W.Jesean 14+7reb+4ast, W.Jaron 10+4reb, G.Humphrey 8+2reb+3ast, T.LT 8+8reb+5ast, L.Mark 5+3ast
CNX Orion: R.Rodney 16+8reb+3ast, B.Remy 13+11reb+4ast, H.Chad II 13+3reb, S.Jalen 5+2reb+1ast, S.Theerawat 4+2reb, T.Awiruth 4+2reb+1ast

Dynasty D. - Bangkok G. 90-79

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Demons (3-3) defeated at home bottom-ranked Gladiators (0-6) 90-79 on Sunday. notched 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and supported him with 27 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 28 points and 13 rebounds by Ian Donaldson did not help to save the game for Bangkok G.. Aquil Spates added 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Dynasty D. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Gladiators still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Naga Hunters. Dynasty D. will meet at home Shoot it Dragons (#6) in the next round. Bangkok G. will play against CNX Orion (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Dynasty D.: T.Joshua 29+7reb+4ast, H.Darrius 27+9reb, M.Edmundson 21+7reb+6ast, P.Jatupol 4+1reb, S.Thanawan 4+3reb+4ast, S.Varshan 3
Bangkok G.: D.Ian 28+13reb+1ast, S.Aquil 28+6reb+6ast, J.Ananda 9+4reb, A.Mohamdq 9+6reb+3ast, G.Dylan 3+4reb+3ast, S.Wasan 2+2ast

Overseas S. - Coastal C. 74-71

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Comets (2-4) were edged on the road by fourth ranked Supreme (4-2) 74-71 on Sunday. Strangely Coastal C. outrebounded Overseas S. 47-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. notched 38 points (!!!) to lead the effort and supported him with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points and 17 rebounds by JR Cooper did not help to save the game for Coastal C.. Kanntrell Burney added 21 points and 6 rebounds. Supreme have a solid three-game winning streak. Overseas S. moved-up to third place, which they share with Raw Camp and New Era E. Coastal C. lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Overseas S. will meet at home Urban R. (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Coastal C. will play against New Era E. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Overseas S.: M.Bryce 38+3reb, K.Zakee 13+10reb+8ast, B.Lawrence 8+4reb+6ast, Y.Masin 6+8reb+3ast, P.Thanasub 6+2reb+1ast, M.Seth 3+5reb+1ast
Coastal C.: B.Kanntrell 21+6reb+3ast, C.JR 19+17reb+1ast, W.Mancer 18+6reb+4ast, P.Nattajak 5+3reb+3ast, S.Kyle 4+4reb+2ast, W.Jakkarin 4+9reb+3ast

Goblins - Urban R. 56-52

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Goblins (5-1) beat at home 7th ranked Reapers (2-4) 56-52 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. notched 22 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and supported him with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds by Jaiden Dixon did not help to save the game for Urban R.. Seth Roselle added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Goblins have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-1 record behind leader W.Wolves, which they share with Gorillas. Loser Reapers keeps the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Goblins will meet at home league's leader W.Wolves in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Urban R. will play against Overseas S. (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Goblins: M.Mason 22+9reb+2ast, B.Christopher 14+9reb+5ast, J.Robert 10+9reb+1ast, J.Kai 5+2reb+4ast, S.Kongkiat 2+4reb+1ast, K.Pongsakorn 2
Urban R.: D.Jaiden 22+11reb+1ast, W.Cameron 9+7reb+1ast, R.Seth 7+5reb+5ast, T.Searmkiart 7+3reb, J.Corez 5+7reb+1ast, S.Tanawat 2+2reb