VBA Round 11: Leader HCMC W. loses to Danang D.

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Top ranked HCMC W. (8-6) recorded its sixth loss in Hochiminh on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Danang D. (5-9) 75-69. Danang D. forced 19 HCMC W. turnovers. The best player for the winners was American forward Anthony January (203-93, college: CS San Bernar.) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized American point guard Horace Nguyen (178, college: Bristol) chipped in 20 points. American forward Wayne Martin (201-93, college: Tennessee St.) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. HCMC W.'s coach Predrag Lukic rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Danang D. maintains sixth place with 5-9 record. HCMC W. at the other side dropped to the second position with six games lost. They share it with Saigon H.. Danang D. are looking forward to face higher ranked Saigon Heat (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. HCMC W. will play against Hanoi B. and is hoping to win this game.
An exciting game was played in . First ranked Can Tho CF faced 4th placed Thang Long W.. Guests from Can Tho (9-5) defeated host Thang Long W. (6-8) 85-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Thang Long W.. American power forward DeAngelo Hamilton (203-90, college: WSU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 20 rebounds, 7 assists and 9 blocks. Tam Dinh-Thanh contributed with 22 points for the winners. American forward Zach Allmon (203, college: Vanguard) answered with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 20 rebounds for Thang Long W.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first place with 9-5 record. Thang Long W. at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Hanoi B..
The game in Danang was also quite interesting. Third ranked Saigon Heat (8-6) played at the court of 6th ranked Danang D. (5-9). Saigon Heat managed to secure a 8-point victory 70-62 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Nix Tavarion who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony January responded with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 17 rebounds. Danang D.'s coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Saigon Heat moved-up to second place, which they share with HCMC W. Loser Danang D. stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Saigon Heat's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Saigon to the arena .

HCMC W. - Danang D. 69-75

Top ranked HCMC W. (8-6) recorded its sixth loss in Hochiminh on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Danang D. (5-9) 75-69. Danang D. forced 19 HCMC W. turnovers. The best player for the winners was American forward Anthony January (203-93, college: CS San Bernar.) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized American point guard Horace Nguyen (178, college: Bristol) chipped in 20 points. Four Danang D. players scored in double figures. American forward Wayne Martin (201-93, college: Tennessee St.) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds and Vinh Nguyen-Quang added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the hosts. HCMC W.'s coach Predrag Lukic rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Danang D. maintains sixth place with 5-9 record. HCMC W. at the other side dropped to the second position with six games lost. They share it with Saigon H.. Danang D. are looking forward to face higher ranked Saigon Heat (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. HCMC W. will play against Hanoi B. and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
HCMC W.: W.Martin 31+12reb+2ast, N.Vinh 9+11reb+3ast, M.Soy 8+5reb+1ast, Q.Nguyen Ky 8+3reb, T.Huan 6+1reb, T.Pham 5+2reb+1ast
Danang D.: H.Nguyen 20+4reb+2ast, S.Tam 16+2reb+2ast, A.January 13+19reb+4ast, D.Huy Dai 11+2reb+3ast, H.Nguyen Van 8+5reb+2ast, H.Nguyen Van 7+9reb+2ast

Danang D. - Saigon H. 62-70

The game in Danang was also quite interesting. Third ranked Saigon Heat (8-6) played at the court of 6th ranked Danang D. (5-9). Saigon Heat managed to secure a 8-point victory 70-62 on Sunday. It was a great evening for American Nix Tavarion (201-92, college: Midwestern St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Richard Nguyen (, college: Pierce JC) helped adding 9 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Anthony January (203-93, college: CS San Bernar.) responded with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 17 rebounds and swingman Hung Nguyen-Van (187-95) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Danang D.'s coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Saigon Heat moved-up to second place, which they share with HCMC W. Loser Danang D. stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Saigon Heat's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Saigon to the arena .
Top scorers:
Danang D.: A.January 32+17reb+1ast, H.Nguyen Van 16+7reb+2ast, H.Nguyen 8+3reb+2ast, V.Hoang 3, D.Huy Dai 2+8reb, S.Tam 1+1reb
Saigon H.: N.Tavarion 24+10reb, B.Kim 13+3ast, T.Minh 11+4reb+1ast, R.Nguyen 9+5reb+2ast, T.Waale 7+6reb, A.Du Minh 4+5reb+3ast

Thang Long W. - Can Tho CF 76-85

An exciting game was played in . First ranked Can Tho CF faced 4th placed Thang Long W.. Guests from Can Tho (9-5) defeated host Thang Long W. (6-8) 85-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Thang Long W.. Can Tho CF brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. American power forward DeAngelo Hamilton (203-90, college: WSU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 20 rebounds, 7 assists and 9 blocks. Swingman Tam Dinh-Thanh (192-95) contributed with 22 points for the winners. Five Can Tho CF players scored in double figures. American forward Zach Allmon (203, college: Vanguard) answered with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 20 rebounds and naturalized American Justin Young (190, college: Cal Poly Pomona) added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Thang Long W.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first place with 9-5 record. Thang Long W. at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Hanoi B..
Top scorers:
Thang Long W.: Z.Allmon 35+20reb+1ast, J.Young 16+9reb+4ast, D.Nguyen 7+2reb, H.Hoang The 6+4reb+1ast, L.Hong Gia 4+4reb+4ast, T.Truong Hoang 3+1reb
Can Tho CF: T.Dinh Thanh 22+4reb, T.Le Hieu 18+6reb, D.Hamilton 16+20reb+7ast, H.Nguyen Phu 10+5reb+4ast, S.Dinh Thanh 10+7reb, N.Tu 7+8reb