VBA Round 13 (Regular Season): Buffaloes defeat Heat

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Heat (9-3) in Hanoi on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Buffaloes (5-4) 82-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Heat. Buffaloes dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Heat's 30. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Hassan Thomas (203-1996, college: Emporia St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Ruot Monyyong (210-1998, college: UALR) contributed with 14 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Buffaloes' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) answered with 26 points and 4 assists for Heat. Buffaloes maintains fourth place with 5-4 record. Defending champion Heat still keeps top position with three games lost. Buffaloes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heat will play at home against Dolphins and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Danang supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Dolphins (6-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Dragons (1-8). Dolphins smashed Dragons 95-69. American center Dominique Tham (195-1996, college: Mount Olive) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 24 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and Joe Mvuezolo chipped in 27 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dolphins maintains third place with 6-3 record having 3 victories less than leader Heat. Dragons at the other side dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost. They share it with City Wings. Dolphins will play against league's leader Heat in Saigon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dragons will have a break next round.




Buffaloes - Heat 82-74

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Heat (9-3) in Hanoi on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Buffaloes (5-4) 82-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Heat. Buffaloes dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Heat's 30. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Hassan Thomas (203-1996, college: Emporia St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Ruot Monyyong (210-1998, college: UALR) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Four Buffaloes players scored in double figures. Buffaloes' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) answered with 26 points and 4 assists and Canadian forward Jevonnie Scott (201-2000, college: Brock) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Heat. Buffaloes maintains fourth place with 5-4 record. Defending champion Heat still keeps top position with three games lost. Buffaloes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heat will play at home against Dolphins and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Heat: E.Weaver 26+4reb+4ast, T.Waale 12+6reb, K.Ban Vo 12+5reb, J.Scott 10+8reb+3ast, A.Du Minh 8+7reb+5ast, V.Nguyen Huynh Phu 6+10reb+4ast
Buffaloes: H.Thomas 23+7reb+3ast, C.Dinh Tien 18+6reb+4ast, G.Peterson 15+8reb+5ast, R.Monyyong 14+14reb+1ast, C.Nguyen Albert 5+6reb, J.Nguyen 3+1ast

Dragons - Dolphins 69-95

The game in Danang supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Dolphins (6-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Dragons (1-8). Dolphins smashed Dragons 95-69. Dolphins outrebounded Dragons 49-37 including 18 on the offensive glass. Dolphins players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. American center Dominique Tham (195-1996, college: Mount Olive) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 24 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and British forward Joe Mvuezolo (197-1996, college: Montana St.) chipped in 27 points and 5 rebounds. Four Dolphins players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import center Max Lee Allen (206-2002, college: Marist) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dolphins maintains third place with 6-3 record having 3 victories less than leader Heat. Dragons at the other side dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost. They share it with City Wings. Dolphins will play against league's leader Heat in Saigon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dragons will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dragons: M.Davison 21+10reb+5ast, M.Lee Allen 15+11reb+4ast, B.Nguyen 12+5reb+6ast, M.Trieu Han 7+5reb+1ast, A.Nguyen Duong 7+1reb+1ast, T.Duong Duc 5+1reb
Dolphins: J.Mvuezolo 27+5reb+3ast, M.Jenkins 21+11reb+1ast, Q.Huynh Vinh 14+2reb+4ast, D.Tham 13+24reb+10ast, T.Son Minh 9+3reb, Q.Pham Nhat Thai 8+3reb+3ast