TEBA Round 6 (Regular Season): Raptors keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Raptors as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Raptors defeated 5th ranked Crocodiles in Pattani 61-57. Strangely Crocodiles outrebounded Raptors 68-41 including a 31-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for who led his team to a victory with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Lee Richmond replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for Crocodiles. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Crocodiles at the other side keep the fifth place with six games lost.
Another interesting game for Bears (4-3) which played in Hua Hin against one of their biggest challengers Manta Rays (3-4). Fourth ranked Bears had an easy win 93-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Manta Rays. had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Mahasamut Weraporasu chipped in 27 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Alex Rodriguez with 27 points and 4 assists. Bears moved-up to third place, which they share with Coyotes. Manta Rays at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bangkok: Sharks (#1) and Coyotes (#3). Sharks (6-1) smashed visiting Coyotes (4-3) by 25 points 96-71. Dequandre Dentmond notched a double-double by scoring 31 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. Even 7 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks by Sukhdave Ghogar did not help to save the game for Coyotes. Sharks maintains first position with 6-1 record. Coyotes lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Bears.

The most impressive performance of 6th round was 24 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists by Eric Freeman of Bears.



Sharks - Coyotes 96-71

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bangkok: Sharks (#1) and Coyotes (#3). Sharks (6-1) smashed visiting Coyotes (4-3) by 25 points 96-71. Sharks outrebounded Coyotes 52-39 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. Dequandre Dentmond notched a double-double by scoring 31 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Nattapon Kupadit supported him with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Even 7 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks by Sukhdave Ghogar did not help to save the game for Coyotes. Patrick Tchuente added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sharks maintains first position with 6-1 record. Coyotes lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Bears.
Top scorers:
Sharks: D.Dentmond 31+18reb+4ast, N.Kupadit 20+9reb+9ast, M.Diaby 16+7reb+3ast, A.Charansarn 10+9reb+11ast, C.Tantiwong 7+3reb, A.Walther 7+5reb+2ast
Coyotes: S.Ajay 15+3reb+6ast, M.Alex 14+5reb+4ast, T.Patrick 14+10reb, R.Thasaphon 10+6reb+1ast, J.Bandit 7+4reb+4ast, G.Sukhdave 7+10reb+8ast

Raptors - Crocodiles 61-57

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Raptors as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Raptors defeated 5th ranked Crocodiles in Pattani 61-57. Strangely Crocodiles outrebounded Raptors 68-41 including a 31-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Marcus Scott who led his team to a victory with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Arnagorn Homtuanlom contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Lee Richmond replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Pitipat Saicharoen added 12 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Crocodiles. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Crocodiles at the other side keep the fifth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Raptors: A.Homtuanlom 22+6reb+2ast, M.Scott 22+9reb+6ast, M.Metelus 10+12reb+2ast, Z.Naw 5+5reb+4ast, J.Wongsuree 2+6reb, A.Rakngam 0+3reb+1ast
Crocodiles: R.Lee 20+11reb+5ast, A.Nico 15+9reb+2ast, S.Pitipat 12+13reb+2ast, M.Alan 8+11reb+1ast, F.Mario 1+7reb+1ast, A.Rene 1+3reb

Manta Rays - Bears 76-93

Another interesting game for Bears (4-3) which played in Hua Hin against one of their biggest challengers Manta Rays (3-4). Fourth ranked Bears had an easy win 93-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Manta Rays. Bears players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Eric Freeman had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Mahasamut Weraporasu chipped in 27 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Bears players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Alex Rodriguez with 27 points and 4 assists and RR Meneses scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Bears moved-up to third place, which they share with Coyotes. Manta Rays at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Bears: M.Weraporasu 27+8reb+5ast, E.Freeman 24+15reb+6ast, K.Simmons 19+7reb+3ast, P.Deasy 10+6reb+1ast, M.Ramdani 8+5reb+5ast, A.Pisters 4+5reb+6ast
Manta Rays: R.Alex 27+2reb+4ast, M.RR 14+7reb+1ast, W.Santisuk 11+4reb+2ast, C.Weewit 7+5reb+5ast, A.Nasree 7+6reb, H.Scott 6+11reb