VBA Round 25 (Regular Season): Buffaloes lose to Dolphins

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Buffaloes (11-6) and fourth ranked Dolphins (10-7) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Buffaloes were crushed by Dolphins in Hanoi 72-100. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Buffaloes. They outrebounded Buffaloes 50-36 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Dolphins looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Mykal Jenkins (202-2000, college: St.Petersburg) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 18 rebounds. Center Dominique Tham (195-1996, college: Mount Olive) contributed with 21 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Hassan Thomas (203-1996, college: Emporia St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists for Buffaloes. 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 moved-up to third place, which they share with Catfish. Buffaloes at the other side keep the second position with six games lost. Dolphins is looking forward to face Dragons (#5) in Danang in the next round. Buffaloes will play at home against Catfish and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 25 bottom-ranked City Wings were beaten by Dragons on the road 91-80.



Dragons - City Wings 91-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Dragons' (6-12) home victory over bottom-ranked Wings (2-16) in Danang 91-80 on Monday. Dragons forced 21 City Wings turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by City Wings' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. International Hieu Minh Tran Minh (186-1998) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Forward Tim De Kok (190-2006) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and American forward Maurice Gordon (198-1999, college: Valdosta St.) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for City Wings. Wings' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dragons maintains fifth place with 6-12 record. City Wings at the other side stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Dragons are looking forward to face higher ranked Dolphins (#4) in Nha Trang in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. City Wings will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
City Wings: T.De Kok 21+14reb+1ast, M.Gordon 12+9reb+2ast, K.Bui Anh 11+6reb+1ast, D.Tan Hai 9+2reb+1ast, Q.Nguyen Tran Thanh 8+1reb, D.Tran Duc 6+4reb
Dragons: M.Davison 36+16reb+6ast, H.Minh Tran Minh 16+13reb, N.Huynh Truc 13+3reb+3ast, B.Nguyen 9+6reb+10ast, A.Nguyen Duong 6+5reb+3ast, K.Do 5+2reb

Buffaloes - Dolphins 72-100

The game between second ranked Buffaloes (11-6) and fourth ranked Dolphins (10-7) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Buffaloes were crushed by Dolphins in Hanoi 72-100. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Buffaloes. They outrebounded Buffaloes 50-36 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Dolphins looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Mykal Jenkins (202-2000, college: St.Petersburg) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 18 rebounds. Center Dominique Tham (195-1996, college: Mount Olive) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Hassan Thomas (203-1996, college: Emporia St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Jimmy Nguyen (178-1999, college: The Word of Life) added 14 points in the effort for Buffaloes. Five Dolphins and four Buffaloes players scored in double figures. 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 moved-up to third place, which they share with Catfish. Buffaloes at the other side keep the second position with six games lost. Dolphins is looking forward to face Dragons (#5) in Danang in the next round. Buffaloes will play at home against Catfish and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Buffaloes: H.Thomas 27+18reb+5ast, J.Nguyen 14+4reb+3ast, K.To Ngoc 11+3reb+3ast, C.Dinh Tien 10+6reb+3ast, Q.Dinh Toan 5+1reb, C.Nguyen Albert 3+3reb
Dolphins: Q.Huynh Vinh 24+2reb+3ast, M.Jenkins 23+18reb+3ast, D.Tham 21+15reb+4ast, P.Nguyen Hoang 17+3reb+3ast, H.Vo Huy 14+3reb+2ast, K.Dau Trung 1