TEBA Round 4 (Regular Season): Sharks keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sharks as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sharks smashed bottom-ranked Hawks in Bangkok 94-61. Sharks dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks' 42. They outrebounded Hawks 64-39 including a 23-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Hawks' players. fired 21 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. chipped in 15 points and 15 rebounds. Ja'Mariyus Pringle produced 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Undefeated Sharks (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Hawks still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Crocodiles and Boars. Hawks will play next round against Crocodiles trying to get back on the winning streak. Sharks will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Boars in Buriram.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Coyotes (4-1) in Bangkok. Hosts were rolled over by Red Dragons (4-1) 95-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Coyotes. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Mark-Anthony Fidelis (185, college: Salem) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. RJ McGarthy contributed with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Coyotes. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Red Dragons have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Coyotes and Mammoths. Red Dragons will play against league's leader Mammoths in Phuket in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Coyotes will play at home against the league's second-placed Raptors and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Hua Hin. Third ranked Red Dragons faced 4th ranked Manta Rays. Guests from Pattaya (4-1) smashed host Manta Rays (1-3) 122-83. Worth to mention a great performance of RJ McGarthy who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Red Dragons' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Alex Rodriguez responded with 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Red Dragons have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Coyotes and Mammoths. Manta Rays lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with three games lost. Red Dragons will meet league's leader Mammoths in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Manta Rays will play against Bears in Suphan Buri and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Boars were crushed by Raptors in Pattani 121-68. Winless Crocodiles were beaten by Mammoths at home 70-77. Winless Boars lost to Bears on the opponent's court 65-81.
The best stats of 4th round was 32 points and 23 rebounds by Eric Freeman of Bears.



Manta Rays - Red Dragons 83-122

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Hua Hin. Third ranked Red Dragons faced 4th ranked Manta Rays. Guests from Pattaya (4-1) smashed host Manta Rays (1-3) 122-83. Red Dragons looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 21 passes made by Manta Rays' players. Worth to mention a great performance of RJ McGarthy who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and JY Smith who added 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Red Dragons players scored in double figures. Red Dragons' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American guard Mark-Anthony Fidelis (185, college: Salem) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and RR Meneses scored 6 points and 11 rebounds. Red Dragons have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Coyotes and Mammoths. Manta Rays lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with three games lost. Red Dragons will meet league's leader Mammoths in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Manta Rays will play against Bears in Suphan Buri and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Red Dragons: F.Mark-Anthony 25+3reb+6ast, R.McGarthy 25+10reb+3ast, J.Smith 21+10reb+4ast, D.Narbonne 21+5reb+6ast, A.Panpet 14+5reb, R.Kowalczyk 6+8reb+4ast
Manta Rays: R.Alex 36+7reb+2ast, R.Evans 10+4reb+2ast, A.Nasree 9+5reb+4ast, B.Taiwo 8+1reb+1ast, M.RR 6+11reb+3ast, W.Santisuk 6+4reb+6ast

Raptors - Boars 121-68

There was no surprise in Pattani where 4th ranked Boars (0-5) were crushed by second ranked Raptors (3-1) 121-68 on Saturday. Raptors dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Boars' 20. They outrebounded Boars 66-33 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Raptors looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Boars' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Marcus Scott who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists and Darrius Austin who added 21 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Five Raptors players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard DaMonte Greene (180-1997, college: Reinhardt) responded with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Samuel Okorie scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Raptors maintains second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader Mammoths. Newly promoted Boars still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Crocodiles and Hawks. Raptors will meet Coyotes (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Boars will play against the league's leader Sharks in Bangkok and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Raptors: D.Austin 21+15reb+3ast, M.Metelus 21+8reb+4ast, M.Scott 20+12reb+11ast, I.Collin 15+5reb+3ast, C.Boonyakasem 13+11reb, A.Homtuanlom 11+3reb+3ast
Boars: D.Greene 30+6reb+4ast, T.Taylor 14+3reb+2ast, O.Samuel 11+7reb+1ast, T.Ranveer 9+8reb+1ast, S.Sanskar 4+5reb+2ast, M.Yuki 0+1reb+2ast

Crocodiles - Mammoths 70-77

No shocking result in a game in Chumphon where first ranked Mammoths (4-1) defeated bottom-ranked Crocodiles (0-5) 77-70 on Saturday. Mammoths forced 19 Crocodiles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Allen Sims who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Pongsatorn Daoduek who added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five Mammoths players scored in double figures. At the losing side Pitipat Saicharoen responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and Josias Metellus scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Crocodiles' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Mammoths maintains first position with 4-1 record, which they share with Coyotes and Red Dragons. Crocodiles at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Boars and Hawks. Mammoths will meet at home league's second-placed Red Dragons in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Crocodiles will play against Hawks and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mammoths: P.Ketboonlue 15+4reb+2ast, P.Daoduek 14+5reb+5ast, A.Sims 14+9reb+5ast, J.Smiley 14+2reb+2ast, D.Potts 10+8reb+5ast, A.Thongtha 4+10reb+1ast
Crocodiles: S.Pitipat 15+7reb+1ast, R.Lee 14+3reb+1ast, M.Alan 13+3reb, M.Josias 9+5reb+5ast, A.Rene 5+1reb, C.Siraphop 4+1reb

Sharks - Hawks 94-61

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sharks as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sharks smashed bottom-ranked Hawks in Bangkok 94-61. Sharks dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks' 42. They outrebounded Hawks 64-39 including a 23-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Hawks' players. Accheaus Fields fired 21 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Alex Walther chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. Five Sharks players scored in double figures. Ja'Mariyus Pringle produced 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and D'Queveus Adkins added 23 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Sharks (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Hawks still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Crocodiles and Boars. Hawks will play next round against Crocodiles trying to get back on the winning streak. Sharks will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Boars in Buriram.
Top scorers:
Sharks: A.Fields 21+8reb+9ast, N.Boonloet 17+3reb+6ast, A.Walther 15+15reb+2ast, M.Diaby 14+12reb+1ast, C.Tantiwong 10+5reb+2ast, A.Charansarn 10+17reb+5ast
Hawks: P.Ja'Mariyus 24+9reb+4ast, A.D'Queveus 23+8reb+3ast, A.Panuphan 5+3reb, D.Nara 4+7reb, C.Sitichai 3+3reb, S.Supat 2+3reb+1ast

Coyotes - Red Dragons 71-95

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Coyotes (4-1) in Bangkok. Hosts were rolled over by Red Dragons (4-1) 95-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Coyotes. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Red Dragons forced 20 Coyotes turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Mark-Anthony Fidelis (185, college: Salem) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. RJ McGarthy contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Bandit Janthong added 18 points and 7 assists in the effort for Coyotes. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Red Dragons have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Coyotes and Mammoths. Red Dragons will play against league's leader Mammoths in Phuket in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Coyotes will play at home against the league's second-placed Raptors and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Red Dragons: F.Mark-Anthony 23+9reb+9ast, R.McGarthy 21+10reb+1ast, A.Panpet 17+6reb, D.Narbonne 9+5reb+2ast, K.Supakam 8+5reb+5ast, J.Smith 5+8reb+4ast
Coyotes: J.Bandit 18+2reb+7ast, T.Patrick 15+9reb+3ast, G.Sukhdave 9+4reb+2ast, R.Thasaphon 8+12reb+2ast, S.Ajay 8+2reb+2ast, M.Alex 8+10reb+1ast

Bears - Boars 81-65

The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Boars' (0-5) road loss to third ranked Bears (3-2) 65-81 on Sunday. Bears dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Boars' 32. They outrebounded Boars 68-34 including a 26-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Bears looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Eric Freeman who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 23 rebounds (on 15-of-18 shooting from the field) and Khalyl Simmons who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Da'Monte Greene (180-1997, college: Reinhardt) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Taylor Tittle scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Bears maintains third position with 3-2 record having just two points less than leader Mammoths. Newly promoted Boars still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Crocodiles and Hawks. Bears will meet at home Manta Rays (#4) in the next round. Boars will play against the league's leader Sharks in Bangkok and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bears: E.Freeman 32+23reb+1ast, K.Simmons 20+8reb+3ast, M.Ramdani 13+12reb+3ast, M.Weraporasu 9+10reb+4ast, A.Pisters 4+8reb+6ast, T.Vangjeen 3+3reb+2ast
Boars: D.Greene 34+10reb+4ast, T.Taylor 12+5reb+5ast, O.Samuel 9+7reb+2ast, M.Yuki 3+1ast, T.Ranveer 3+5reb+1ast, S.Sanskar 2+5reb