VBA Round 20 (Regular Season): Catfish lose to Heat in the game between Top 4 teams

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Very significant was Heat's (#1, 13-4) victory against second-ranked Catfish (8-5) 78-68. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and Canadian forward Jevonnie Scott (201-2000, college: Brock) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Ukrainian forward Yevgen Sakhniuk (201-1995, college: Jefferson) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists. Catfish's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-4 record. Catfish at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Buffaloes. Heat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Catfish will play on the road against Dragons in Danang and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Fourth ranked Dolphins (8-6) crushed at home 6th ranked Wings (1-13) by 24 points 92-68, which is the biggest margin this round. The winners were led by British forward Joe Mvuezolo (197-1996, college: Montana St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds and Dominique Tham supported him with 21 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks. Even a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds by American forward Maurice Gordon (198-1999, college: Valdosta St.) did not help to save the game for City Wings. 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 fourth position with 8-6 record. City Wings lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. City Wings will play at home against Buffaloes (#3) to get more than just one victory in their record.




Catfish - Heat 68-78

Very significant was Heat's (#1, 13-4) victory against second-ranked Catfish (8-5) 78-68. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and Canadian forward Jevonnie Scott (201-2000, college: Brock) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Heat players scored in double figures. Ukrainian forward Yevgen Sakhniuk (201-1995, college: Jefferson) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Dakota Zinser (191-1995, college: PBA) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Catfish's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-4 record. Catfish at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Buffaloes. Heat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Catfish will play on the road against Dragons in Danang and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Heat: E.Weaver 24+9reb+8ast, J.Scott 16+6reb+2ast, K.Ban Vo 14, V.Nguyen Huynh Phu 12+9reb+1ast, T.Waale 6+7reb+1ast, K.Nguyen Anh 4+7reb+1ast
Catfish: Y.Sakhniuk 28+23reb+4ast, D. Zinser 14+4reb+4ast, H.Dang Thai 9+5reb+3ast, T.Dinh Thanh 7+5reb, K.Le Khac Dang 5+3reb, A.Nguyen Tuan 3+2reb

Dolphins - City Wings 92-68

Fourth ranked Dolphins (8-6) crushed at home 6th ranked Wings (1-13) by 24 points 92-68, which is the biggest margin this round. Dolphins outrebounded City Wings 61-45 including a 41-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dolphins players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. The winners were led by British forward Joe Mvuezolo (197-1996, college: Montana St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds and American center Dominique Tham (195-1996, college: Mount Olive) supported him with 21 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks. Four Dolphins players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds by American forward Maurice Gordon (198-1999, college: Valdosta St.) did not help to save the game for City Wings. The former international guard Khoa Dang Tran Dang (183-1997) added 19 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the guests. 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 fourth position with 8-6 record. City Wings lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. City Wings will play at home against Buffaloes (#3) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Dolphins: J.Mvuezolo 29+12reb+3ast, D.Tham 21+17reb+5ast, M.Jenkins 15+8reb+1ast, P.Nguyen Hoang 10+10reb+3ast, T.Huynh Thanh 7+5reb+4ast, H.Phung Quoc 6+2reb
City Wings: M.Gordon 21+11reb+3ast, K.Dang Tran Dang 19+10reb+6ast, C.Briggs 15+9reb+3ast, H.Pham 5+2reb, K.Bui Anh 4+2reb, T.Nguyen Hoang 4+1reb