Shoot It Dragon Roar Past Banvas Blackbulls in Thailand Open Thriller

Thailand Open – June 17, 2026 – Shoot It Dragon powered to a commanding 106–88 victory over Banvas Blackbulls Basketball Club in a high-octane Thailand Open clash on Wednesday afternoon. The Dragons’ explosive second-half surge turned a tight contest into a decisive win, moving them up the standings in one of Southeast Asia's most competitive basketball leagues.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets with relentless pace. Banvas Blackbulls, known for their physical inside game, kept the score close in the first quarter, trailing by just 28–26. However, Shoot It Dragon’s perimeter shooting began to find its rhythm in the second period, stretching the lead to 54–46 by halftime.

The turning point came early in the third quarter. The Dragons unleashed a devastating 18–4 run, capitalizing on turnovers and transition opportunities. By the end of the third frame, the lead had ballooned to 84–66, and the Blackbulls never recovered. Despite a gritty fourth-quarter effort from Banvas, Shoot It Dragon maintained control, ultimately cruising to a 106–88 victory.

Key Moments

• First Quarter: Banvas Blackbulls center (No. 15) dominated the boards early, collecting 6 rebounds and 8 points. Shoot It Dragon responded with a trio of three-pointers from their backcourt.
• Second Quarter Masterclass: The Dragons’ point guard orchestrated a 12–2 run with sharp drives and kick-outs, finishing the half with 9 assists.
• Third Quarter Blitz: A 10–0 burst in under two minutes, highlighted by a fast-break alley-oop, broke the game open.
• Fourth Quarter Resilience: Banvas’s shooting guard scored 11 points in the final period, but the deficit proved too large.

Standout Performances

Shoot It Dragon: The team’s balanced attack saw five players reach double figures. Their leading scorer poured in 27 points on 11-of-16 shooting, while the backup center added 14 points and 12 rebounds off the bench. The Dragons’ full-court pressure forced 18 turnovers, which they converted into 22 points.

Banvas Blackbulls Basketball Club: Despite the loss, Banvas showed flashes of their potential. Their star forward recorded a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. The team’s three-point shooting percentage (38%) kept them within striking distance for much of the contest, but their inability to contain the Dragons’ transition game proved costly.

Impact on the Thailand Open Standings

This victory improves Shoot It Dragon’s record to 5–2 in the Thailand Open, keeping them in the upper half of the league table. The loss drops Banvas Blackbulls to 3–4, placing them in a mid-table logjam as the tournament approaches its business end. With several high-profile games remaining, both teams will look to sharpen their execution ahead of the knockout rounds.

The Thailand Open continues to showcase thrilling basketball, blending local talent with international imports. Fans can catch the next round of action when Shoot It Dragon faces a top-four contender, while Banvas Blackbulls will aim to bounce back against a lower-ranked opponent later this week.