VBA Round 23 (Regular Season): Buffaloes defeat Dolphins in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 23 in the VBA took place in Nha Trang. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 4th placed Dolphins (9-7) to third ranked Buffaloes (10-5) 81-80 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Dolphins. Buffaloes forced 19 Dolphins turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Ruot Monyyong (210-1998, college: UALR) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Cong Dinh Tien (186-1996) helped adding 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Buffaloes' coach used entire bench in such tough game. American forward Mykal Jenkins (202-2000, college: St.Petersburg) responded with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds. Buffaloes have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Catfish. Dolphins at the other side keep the fourth position with seven games lost. Buffaloes is looking forward to face league's second-placed Catfish in Can Tho in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dolphins will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Wings managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of nine consecutive losses. This time they won against fifth-ranked Dragons in Ho Chi Minh 97-88. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for forward Chrishon Briggs (195-1995, college: CSUB) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Maurice Gordon accounted for 29 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Dragons in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. City Wings maintains sixth place with 2-14 record. Dragons lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. City Wings will again play against higher ranked Dragons (#5) in Danang in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dragons will have a break next round.




Dolphins - Buffaloes 80-81

The most exciting game of round 23 in the VBA took place in Nha Trang. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 4th placed Dolphins (9-7) to third ranked Buffaloes (10-5) 81-80 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Dolphins. Buffaloes forced 19 Dolphins turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Ruot Monyyong (210-1998, college: UALR) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Cong Dinh Tien (186-1996) helped adding 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Buffaloes' coach used entire bench in such tough game. American forward Mykal Jenkins (202-2000, college: St.Petersburg) responded with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds and the other American import center Dominique Tham (195-1996, college: Mount Olive) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Buffaloes have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Catfish. Dolphins at the other side keep the fourth position with seven games lost. Buffaloes is looking forward to face league's second-placed Catfish in Can Tho in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dolphins will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Buffaloes: R.Monyyong 26+13reb+2ast, H.Nguyen Huy 11+1reb+3ast, G.Peterson 10+4reb+5ast, C.Dinh Tien 9+9reb+4ast, C.Nguyen Albert 7+5reb, D.Nguyen Tien 6+2reb
Dolphins: M.Jenkins 39+16reb+2ast, D.Tham 11+6reb+4ast, H.Vo Huy 11+3reb+3ast, P.Nguyen Hoang 7+6reb+3ast, T.Huynh Thanh 6+4reb+7ast, J.Mvuezolo 4+4reb+1ast

City Wings - Dragons 97-88

Bottom-ranked Wings managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of nine consecutive losses. This time they won against fifth-ranked Dragons in Ho Chi Minh 97-88. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for forward Chrishon Briggs (195-1995, college: CSUB) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Maurice Gordon (198-1999, college: Valdosta St.) accounted for 29 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Briggs is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Bryan Nguyen (178-2000, college: Alaska) added 10 points and 13 assists respectively for Dragons in the defeat. Four Dragons players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. City Wings maintains sixth place with 2-14 record. Dragons lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. City Wings will again play against higher ranked Dragons (#5) in Danang in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dragons will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
City Wings: C.Briggs 38+13reb+5ast, M.Gordon 29+5reb+1ast, T.Nguyen Hoang 13+5reb, H.Pham 7+3reb+1ast, T.De Kok 4+6reb+7ast, T.Nguyen Thanh 4+1reb
Dragons: M.Davison 22+8reb, K.Do 13+2reb+1ast, H.Minh Tran Minh 11+5reb+1ast, B.Nguyen 10+13ast, T.Duong Duc 8+2reb+1ast, T.Nguyen Dinh 6