BTL Round 4 (Regular Season): TGE beat Banvas in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bangkok: THE (#3) and Slammers (#7). THE (3-1) won against visiting Slammers (1-3) 97-82. TGE outrebounded Banvas 46-33 including 19 on the offensive glass. TGE looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American center Elijah Tillman (203-1994, college: GBC) fired 51 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds for the winners. International point guard Frederick Lish (175-1988, college: USA) chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds. South Sudanese forward Nyang Wek (203-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. THE have a solid three-game winning streak. TGE maintains third position with 3-1 record behind leader Crypto Cobra, which they share with Big Lions. Banvas at the other side dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. TGE is looking forward to face JBBS DW (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Banvas will play against Shoot it Dragons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
PNRU can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Sripatum (1-3) 93-78. Worth to mention a great performance of Pakistani Zain Khan who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists. Mohammed Diaby contributed with 32 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward Satyam Singh (193) replied with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds for Sripatum Uni.Sripatum's coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. PNRU left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Sripatum. It was Sripatum Uni.'s third loss in a row. PNRU will play against league's second-placed Hitech in Bangkok in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sripatum Uni. will play on the road against Air Force (#10) in Bangkok to get more than just one victory in their record.
Undefeated leader Cobras delivered the fourth consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Warriors (1-3) 100-72. Worth to mention a quality performance of Natthaphat Biasumrit who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side Jah Scott responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cobras have a solid four-game winning streak. Crypto Cobra maintains first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Hitech. Newly promoted JBBS DW dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Crypto Cobra will meet Big Lions (#4) in the next round. JBBS DW will play against TGE and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 4 winless Air Force was defeated by Big Lions in a road game 76-60. Shoot it Dragons lost to defending champion Hitech at home 83-90.
The best stats of 4th round was 28 points and 16 rebounds by Eric Freeman of Shoot it Dragons.



Crypto Cobra - JBBS DW 100-72

Undefeated leader Cobras delivered the fourth consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Warriors (1-3) 100-72. Crypto Cobra dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Warriors's 50. Crypto Cobra outrebounded JBBS DW 53-39 including 19 on the offensive glass. Crypto Cobra looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by JBBS DW's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of forward Natthaphat Biasumrit (188-1996) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Panudet Kularptip (178-2003) who added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Jah Scott responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and American forward Allen Sims (196-1998, college: Oakland City) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cobras have a solid four-game winning streak. Crypto Cobra maintains first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Hitech. Newly promoted JBBS DW dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Crypto Cobra will meet Big Lions (#4) in the next round. JBBS DW will play against TGE and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
JBBS DW: S.Allen 16+10reb+2ast, S.Jah 14+13reb+7ast, T.Amolanat 13+3reb+3ast, S.Sittipong 10+4reb+3ast, C.Phasakon 5+2reb+2ast, K.Teekayu 5
Crypto Cobra: N.Biasumrit 23+8reb+2ast, P.Kularptip 13+5reb+9ast, I.Diaby 12+4reb+2ast, K.Dasom 11+1reb+1ast, A.Charansarn 11+10reb+3ast, W.Morakinyo 10+8reb

TGE - Banvas 97-82

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bangkok: THE (#3) and Slammers (#7). THE (3-1) won against visiting Slammers (1-3) 97-82. TGE outrebounded Banvas 46-33 including 19 on the offensive glass. TGE looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American center Elijah Tillman (203-1994, college: GBC) fired 51 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds for the winners. International point guard Frederick Lish (175-1988, college: USA) chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds. South Sudanese forward Nyang Wek (203-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and American-Indonesian point guard Jarron Crump (183-1992, college: Pacific Union) added 20 points and 12 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. THE have a solid three-game winning streak. TGE maintains third position with 3-1 record behind leader Crypto Cobra, which they share with Big Lions. Banvas at the other side dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. TGE is looking forward to face JBBS DW (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Banvas will play against Shoot it Dragons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Banvas: N.Wek 26+12reb+3ast, J.Crump 20+3reb+12ast, T.Suphakit 9+5reb, W.Mahasamut 8+2reb+2ast, S.Kannut 7+3reb+3ast, R.Sanrak 5+1reb+1ast
TGE: T.Elijah 51+16reb+2ast, L.Frederick 27+6reb+3ast, J.Tantitanomwong 6+1reb, S.Ghogar 5+12reb+6ast, M.Booddoung 4+3reb+8ast, K.Chaty 2+1reb

Big Lions - Air Force 76-60

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Air Force (0-4) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Big Lions (3-1) 76-60 on Saturday. Big Lions outrebounded Air Force 52-35 including 20 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Brandon Simpson (193, college: Emmanuel, GA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import forward Volante Carroll (201, college: Bluefield) who added 22 points and 17 rebounds during the contest. Big Lions' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side Beninese-Turkish guard Marc Seylan-Agbo (193-1992, college: UMES) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and American center Raymond Miller (204-1988, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Interperformances) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Big Lions moved-up to third place, which they share with TGE. Loser Air Force still closes the standings with four games lost. Big Lions will meet at home league's leader Crypto Cobra in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Air Force will play against Sripatum Uni. (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Air Force: M.Seylan-Agbo 24+10reb+5ast, R.Miller 19+7reb+1ast, N.Thacharin Daydine 9+8reb+2ast, S.Pongsaporn 3+1reb+1ast, K.Piyawat 2+1reb, T.Noppachai 2+2reb+2ast
Big Lions: B.Simpson 23+14reb+3ast, V.Carroll 22+17reb, T.Pisarnyuttanapong 12+4reb+1ast, P.Jaimsawad 5+6reb+7ast, S.Pichaiphaiboon 5+6reb+6ast, N.Franco 5+4reb+1ast

PNRU - Sripatum Uni. 93-78

PNRU can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Sripatum (1-3) 93-78. PNRU dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Sripatum's 36. PNRU forced 19 Sripatum Uni. turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Pakistani Zain Khan who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists. Mohammed Diaby (200) contributed with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward Satyam Singh (193) replied with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Don Basadre (170) added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Sripatum Uni.Sripatum's coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. PNRU left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Sripatum. It was Sripatum Uni.'s third loss in a row. PNRU will play against league's second-placed Hitech in Bangkok in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sripatum Uni. will play on the road against Air Force (#10) in Bangkok to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Sripatum Uni.: S.Satyam 27+13reb+2ast, B.Don 13+8reb+7ast, S.Sathawat 12+3reb+3ast, S.Iman 9+14reb+2ast, W.Napat 9+4reb, T.Thanaphat 4+4reb+1ast
PNRU: M.Diaby 32+12reb, Z.Khan 26+19reb+5ast, J.Towaroj 19+1reb+8ast, B.Janthong 8+7reb+2ast, O.Phatcharaphon 4+2reb, S.Boonyai 2+2reb+1ast

Shoot it Dragons - Hitech 83-90

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Hitech (4-0) defeated on the road 5th ranked Dragons (2-2) 90-83 on Saturday. Hitech outrebounded Shoot it Dragons 54-43 including a 23-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Shaheed Davis (206-1994, college: UCF) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) who added 22 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Hitech's coach Kannawat Lertlaokul used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side forward Eric Freeman (202-1997, college: Brunswick) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 16 rebounds and guard Accheaus Fields (189-1997, college: Averett) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Hitech have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Crypto Cobra. Loser Dragons keep the fifth place with two games lost. Hitech will meet at home PNRU (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Shoot it Dragons will play against Banvas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shoot it Dragons: F.Eric 28+16reb+2ast, F.Accheaus 22+12reb+7ast, S.Tanapon 13+1ast, K.Cholasit 9+5reb+2ast, S.Sittichai 9+6reb+1ast, A.Hazmi 2+4reb
Hitech: G.Kierell 22+12reb+1ast, D.Shaheed 22+15reb+3ast, E.Emmanuel 14+6reb, N.Jaisanuk 9+3reb+3ast, C.Jakrawan 8+10reb+2ast, T.Panichattra 5+3ast