VBA Round 8 (Regular Season): Heat lose to City Wings

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Ho Chi Minh between third ranked Heat (6-5) and seventh ranked Wings (1-10) on Sunday night. Heat was crushed by Wings on the road 73-96. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Heat. City Wings dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Heat's 38. City Wings forced 25 Heat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Heat's players. American guard Dakota Zinser (191-1995, college: PBA) orchestrated the victory by scoring 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Ukrainian forward Yevgen Sakhniuk (201-1995, college: Jefferson) contributed with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals for the winners. The former international power forward Vinh Nguyen Huynh Phu (203-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds for Heat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Wings maintains seventh position with 1-10 record. Defending champion Heat keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Dolphins. City Wings are again looking forward to face higher ranked Heat (#3) in Saigon in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Heat will play at home against the league's second-placed Catfish and will have a slim chance for a victory.
The game in was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Dolphins (6-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Islanders (2-8). Dolphins defeated Islanders 87-75. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Mykal Jenkins (202-2000, college: St.Petersburg) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and Jaylyn Richardson who added 17 points, 8 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Dolphins' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. French center Alioune Tew (204-1992, college: Niagara, agency: HB-Spain) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks. Dolphins moved-up to third place, which they share with Heat. Islanders at the other side keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Islanders will play at home against Dragons (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Ho Chi Minh was also quite interesting. Second ranked Catfish (7-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Wings (1-10). Catfish managed to secure a 7-point victory 71-64 on Friday. The winners were led by Malek Green who had that evening a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds. Even 28 points and 8 rebounds by Dakota Zinser did not help to save the game for City Wings. Catfish have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-2 record having just two points less than leader Buffaloes. City Wings lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Catfish will meet Heat (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. City Wings will play against Heat (#3) in Saigon and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 8 Dolphins smashed Islanders on the road 117-87.



Islanders - Dolphins 75-87

The game in was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Dolphins (6-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Islanders (2-8). Dolphins defeated Islanders 87-75. Dolphins forced 23 Islanders turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Islanders' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Mykal Jenkins (202-2000, college: St.Petersburg) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and the other American import point guard Jaylyn Richardson (189-1998, college: WOU) who added 17 points, 8 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Dolphins' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. French center Alioune Tew (204-1992, college: Niagara, agency: HB-Spain) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks and American guard Jermale Jones (185-1986, college: Tuskegee) scored 24 points. Dolphins moved-up to third place, which they share with Heat. Islanders at the other side keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Islanders will play at home against Dragons (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Islanders: J.Jones 24+1reb+2ast, A.Tew 19+16reb+1ast, C.Camit 12+3reb+3ast, A.Andaya 9+4reb, G.Puerto 5+2reb, N.Ubalde 4+6reb+1ast
Dolphins: J.Richardson 17+4reb+8ast, M.Jenkins 14+13reb+5ast, M.Lee 12+3reb+2ast, H.Vo Huy 8+1ast, D.Nguyen Thanh 7+1reb, M.Togoo 6+2reb+2ast

City Wings - Catfish 64-71

The game in Ho Chi Minh was also quite interesting. Second ranked Catfish (7-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Wings (1-10). Catfish managed to secure a 7-point victory 71-64 on Friday. The winners were led by American forward Malek Green (201-1999, college: YSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds and the other American import guard Dajuan Madden (188-1996, college: PVAMU) supported him with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 28 points and 8 rebounds by American guard Dakota Zinser (191-1995, college: PBA) did not help to save the game for City Wings. Ukrainian forward Yevgen Sakhniuk (201-1995, college: Jefferson) added 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Catfish have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-2 record having just two points less than leader Buffaloes. City Wings lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Catfish will meet Heat (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. City Wings will play against Heat (#3) in Saigon and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
City Wings: D.Zinser 28+8reb+3ast, Y.Sakhniuk 12+11reb+5ast, K.Dau Trung 12+9reb+1ast, K.Dang Tran Dang 8+7reb+4ast, N.Huynh 2, K.Bui Anh 2+4reb
Catfish: M.Green 39+18reb+1ast, D.Madden 11+9reb+4ast, A.Opena 9+2reb+4ast, M.Soy 8+4reb+4ast, K.Pham Duc 4+7reb+2ast, H.Nguyen Quang 0

Islanders - Dolphins 87-117

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Dolphins (6-5) crushed on the road 6th ranked Islanders (2-8) 117-87 on Saturday. Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Islanders' 54. Dolphins forced 23 Islanders turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Islanders' players. The winners were led by American point guard Jaylyn Richardson (189-1998, college: WOU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and the other American import forward Mykal Jenkins (202-2000, college: St.Petersburg) supported him with 28 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 14 points and 22 rebounds by French center Alioune Tew (204-1992, college: Niagara, agency: HB-Spain) did not help to save the game for Islanders. American guard Jermale Jones (185-1986, college: Tuskegee) added 28 points for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dolphins moved-up to third place, which they share with Heat. Loser Islanders keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Islanders will play against Dragons (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Islanders: J.Jones 28+2reb+1ast, G.Puerto 17+1reb+2ast, A.Tew 14+22reb+2ast, C.Camit 10+2reb, A.Andaya 9+5reb+3ast, N.Ubalde 6+1reb
Dolphins: J.Richardson 29+6reb+10ast, M.Jenkins 28+14reb+2ast, H.Vo Huy 11+3ast, D.Nguyen Thanh 10+2reb+2ast, M.Togoo 9+3reb+1ast, Q.Huynh Vinh 8+1reb+1ast

City Wings - Heat 96-73

The most important game in the last round took place in Ho Chi Minh between third ranked Heat (6-5) and seventh ranked Wings (1-10) on Sunday night. Heat was crushed by Wings on the road 73-96. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Heat. City Wings dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Heat's 38. City Wings forced 25 Heat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Heat's players. American guard Dakota Zinser (191-1995, college: PBA) orchestrated the victory by scoring 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Ukrainian forward Yevgen Sakhniuk (201-1995, college: Jefferson) contributed with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals for the winners. The former international power forward Vinh Nguyen Huynh Phu (203-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and American Davon Dillard (196-1996, college: Shaw) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Heat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Wings maintains seventh position with 1-10 record. Defending champion Heat keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Dolphins. City Wings are again looking forward to face higher ranked Heat (#3) in Saigon in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Heat will play at home against the league's second-placed Catfish and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Heat: V.Nguyen Huynh Phu 18+14reb+3ast, D.Dillard 13+5reb+3ast, A.Du Minh 10+1reb+3ast, K.Ban Vo 8+3reb, K.Nguyen Anh 8+3reb+2ast, A.Hollins 6+7reb+2ast
City Wings: D.Zinser 39+7reb+5ast, Y.Sakhniuk 27+7reb+8ast, K.Dau Trung 16+6reb+2ast, K.Dang Tran Dang 9+5reb+8ast, K.Bui Anh 3+1reb+1ast, D.Tran Duc 2+1reb+1ast