VBA Round 4 of Finals. Saigon Heat conquer VBA title

- September 29, 2023
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Kentrell Barkley
Kentrell Barkley

Saigon Heat - Dolphins 81-76

Saigon Heat claimed VBA title. They held off Dolphins in the fourth game of the championship series to conquer the trophy. Heat outrebounded Dolphins 56-41 including a 25-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Kentrell Barkley (195-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws). Forward Hassan Thomas (203-1996, college: Emporia St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Four Heat players scored in double figures. Guard Madarious Gibbs (185-1993, college: Texas Southern) replied with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Robert Sampson (203-1992, college: Georgia Tech) added 22 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Dolphins.
Top scorers:
Saigon Heat: K.Barkley 33+16reb+5ast, P.Vinh Nguyen 14+12reb+3ast, V.Kim Ban 13+1reb, H.Thomas 13+17reb+3ast, M.An Du 6+6reb+5ast, H.Truc Nhan 2+1reb
Dolphins: M.Gibbs 25+9reb+4ast, R.Sampson 22+13reb+3ast, D.Tham 16+10reb+3ast, N.Phuc Vinh 4+4reb, H.Vinh Quang 3+2reb, V.Huy Hoan 3+1reb
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