VBA Round 8: HCMC W. is upset by Thang Long W.

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most important game in the last round took place in Hochiminh between second ranked HCMC W. (7-5) and sixth ranked Thang Long W. (4-6) on Thursday night. HCMC W. was defeated by Thang Long W. at home 74-60. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jaywuan Hill (203-89, college: SW Baptist, agency: AgainHello) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Naturalized American Justin Young (190, college: Cal Poly Pomona) chipped in 15 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. American forward Wayne Martin (201-93, college: Tennessee St.) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 20 rebounds for the hosts. Thang Long W. moved-up to fourth place. HCMC W. at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. Thang Long W. are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Danang D. (#6) on the road in the next round. HCMC W. will have a break next round.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked HCMC W. (7-5) against sixth ranked Hanoi B. (4-7) on Tuesday night. Host HCMC W. was defeated by Hanoi B. in Hochiminh 85-69. American forward Michael Bell (206-82, college: FAU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 23 rebounds. Ngoc Tu-Le contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Wayne Martin (201-93, college: Tennessee St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds for HCMC W.HCMC W.'s coach Predrag Lukic rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Hanoi B. moved-up to fifth place. HCMC W. at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. Hanoi B. will play against higher ranked Thang Long W. (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. HCMC W. will have a break next round.
The game in Hanoi was also quite interesting. Second ranked Saigon Heat (7-3) played at the court of 6th ranked Hanoi B. (4-7). Saigon Heat defeated Hanoi B. 84-70 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Nix Tavarion who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds. Michael Bell responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Hanoi B.'s coach tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Saigon Heat keeps a position of league leader. Loser Hanoi B. dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. Saigon Heat will meet at home Can Tho CF (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hanoi B. will play against Thang Long W. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Can Tho. Local Can Tho CF (6-4) beat 5th ranked Danang D. (3-6) 107-92. The winners were led by Tam Dinh-Thanh who had that evening a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Can Tho CF's coach Jordan Collins allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Can Tho CF have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 6-4 record behind leader Saigon H. Danang D. at the other side dropped to the bottom place with six games lost. Can Tho CF's next round opponent will be league's leader Saigon Heat on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. Danang D. will play against Thang Long W. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

HCMC W. - Thang Long W. 60-74

The most important game in the last round took place in Hochiminh between second ranked HCMC W. (7-5) and sixth ranked Thang Long W. (4-6) on Thursday night. HCMC W. was defeated by Thang Long W. at home 74-60. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jaywuan Hill (203-89, college: SW Baptist, agency: AgainHello) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Naturalized American Justin Young (190, college: Cal Poly Pomona) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. American forward Wayne Martin (201-93, college: Tennessee St.) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 20 rebounds and Vinh Nguyen-Quang added 9 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Thang Long W. moved-up to fourth place. HCMC W. at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. Thang Long W. are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Danang D. (#6) on the road in the next round. HCMC W. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Thang Long W.: J.Hill 30+10reb+1ast, J.Young 15+12reb+10ast, H.Dang Thai 9+10reb, D.Nguyen 6, L.Hong Gia 5, D.Nguyen Thanh 4+3reb
HCMC W.: W.Martin 24+20reb+2ast, M.Soy 14+1reb, N.Vinh 9+8reb+4ast, Q.Nguyen Ky 5+3reb+1ast, N.Thai 4+2reb, N.Cuong 4+3reb

Hanoi B. - Saigon H. 70-84

The game in Hanoi was also quite interesting. Second ranked Saigon Heat (7-3) played at the court of 6th ranked Hanoi B. (4-7). Saigon Heat defeated Hanoi B. 84-70 on Saturday. They outrebounded Hanoi B. 58-41 including 21 on the offensive glass. Saigon Heat looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Nix Tavarion (201-92, college: Midwestern St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds and the other American import guard Richard Nguyen (, college: Pierce JC) who added 16 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Four Saigon Heat players scored in double figures. American forward Michael Bell (206-82, college: FAU) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds and the former international point guard Ngoc Tu-Le (179-90) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Hanoi B.'s coach tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Saigon Heat keeps a position of league leader. Loser Hanoi B. dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. Saigon Heat will meet at home Can Tho CF (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hanoi B. will play against Thang Long W. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Saigon H.: R.Nguyen 16+5reb+7ast, A.Du Minh 15+7reb+5ast, N.Tavarion 14+17reb, T.Waale 11+13reb+1ast, V.Nguyen Huynh 8+3reb+1ast, K.Pham-Duc 8+7reb
Hanoi B.: M.Bell 26+13reb+2ast, N.Tu Le 14+8reb+2ast, C.Dinh Tien 10+3reb, N.Hai 6+4reb+1ast, B.Nguyn Ha 4, H.Nguyen 4+10reb+4ast

Can Tho CF - Danang D. 107-92

The game with biggest result difference took place in Can Tho. Local Can Tho CF (6-4) beat 5th ranked Danang D. (3-6) 107-92. The winners were led by swingman Tam Dinh-Thanh (192-95) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds and American power forward DeAngelo Hamilton (203-90, college: WSU) supported him with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Can Tho CF's coach Jordan Collins allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 31 points and 17 rebounds by American forward Anthony January (203-93, college: CS San Bernar.) did not help to save the game for Danang D.. Swingman Hung Nguyen-Van (187-95) added 26 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Five Can Tho CF and four Danang D. players scored in double figures. Can Tho CF have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 6-4 record behind leader Saigon H. Danang D. at the other side dropped to the bottom place with six games lost. Can Tho CF's next round opponent will be league's leader Saigon Heat on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. Danang D. will play against Thang Long W. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Can Tho CF: T.Dinh Thanh 31+10reb+2ast, D.Hamilton 23+13reb+4ast, P.Hcu 20+1reb+1ast, T.Le Hieu 16+9reb+6ast, S.Dinh Thanh 13+3reb+7ast, K.Huynh 2
Danang D.: A.January 31+17reb+3ast, H.Nguyen Van 26+11reb+3ast, H.Nguyen 16+5reb+4ast, H.Nguyen Van 14+3reb, S.Tam 5+3reb, D.Huy Dai 0+3ast

HCMC W. - Hanoi B. 69-85

Very important is a home loss of second ranked HCMC W. (7-5) against sixth ranked Hanoi B. (4-7) on Tuesday night. Host HCMC W. was defeated by Hanoi B. in Hochiminh 85-69. American forward Michael Bell (206-82, college: FAU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 23 rebounds. The former international point guard Ngoc Tu-Le (179-90) contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Hanoi B. players scored in double figures. American forward Wayne Martin (201-93, college: Tennessee St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and Vinh Nguyen-Quang added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for HCMC W.HCMC W.'s coach Predrag Lukic rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Hanoi B. moved-up to fifth place. HCMC W. at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. Hanoi B. will play against higher ranked Thang Long W. (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. HCMC W. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hanoi B.: M.Bell 28+23reb+3ast, N.Tu Le 18+7reb+2ast, N.Do Xuan 10+3reb, C.Dinh Tien 10+3reb+3ast, H.Nguyen 7+5reb+3ast, B.Ha 6+2reb+1ast
HCMC W.: W.Martin 21+14reb+1ast, M.Soy 18+3reb+2ast, N.Vinh 15+8reb+6ast, N.Cuong 8+1reb, N.Chung 3+2reb, T.Pham 2+2reb+1ast