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Vietnam - VBA-Round-6-Regular-Season-Dragons-defeat-Heat-in-the-closest-game-of-the-week

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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the VBA took place in Saigon. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of second-best Heat (6-4) to third ranked Dragons (4-3)

85-83 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Heat. They outrebounded Heat 53-38 including a 22-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Karachi Edo (196-1994, college: Fresno St.) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 25 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Timothy Simmons (195-1992, college: DBU) chipped in 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Dragons' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American Davon Dillard (196-1996, college: Shaw) with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Dragons have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Dragons went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Dolphins. Defending champion Heat keeps the second place with four games lost. Dragons is looking forward to face higher ranked Catfish (#3) in Can Tho in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Heat will have a break next round.
Very significant was Heat's (#2, 6-4) victory against 3rd ranked Dolphins (4-3) 96-68. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Alfred Hollins (198-1999, college: UTEP) notched 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Davon Dillard supported him with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points and 17 rebounds by forward Mykal Jenkins (202-2000, college: St.Petersburg) did not help to save the game for Dolphins. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 6-4 record behind leader Buffaloes. Dolphins at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Dragons. Heat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dolphins will play on the road against the league's leader Buffaloes (#1) in Hanoi and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very significant was Heat's (#2, 6-4) victory against 3rd ranked Dragons (4-3) 80-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dragons. The best player for the winners was Alfred Hollins who scored 30 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Karachi Edo who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 6-4 record behind leader Buffaloes. Loser Dragons dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Dolphins. Heat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dragons will play against Catfish (#3) in Can Tho and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 6 winless City Wings were destroyed by Islanders on the opponent's court 96-72. Islanders managed to outperform City Wings in a home game 93-83.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points and 15 rebounds by Darrius Austin of City Wings.

Heat - Dolphins 96-68

Very significant was Heat's (#2, 6-4) victory against 3rd ranked Dolphins (4-3)

96-68

.

Heat

forced 24

Dolphins

turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by

Dolphins

' players. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Alfred Hollins (198-1999, college: UTEP) notched 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Davon Dillard (196-1996, college: Shaw) supported him with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Worth to mention Hollins played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Five Heat players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points and 17 rebounds by forward Mykal Jenkins (202-2000, college: St.Petersburg) did not help to save the game for

Dolphins

. Point guard Jaylyn Richardson (189-1998, college: WOU) added 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains second position with

6-4

record behind leader Buffaloes.

Dolphins

at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Dragons.

Heat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dolphins will play on the road against the league's leader Buffaloes (#1) in Hanoi and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Heat: K.Ban Vo 23+3reb+1ast, A.Hollins 21+8reb+4ast, D.Dillard 16+7reb+6ast, V.Nguyen Huynh Phu 11+5reb+4ast, T.Chinges 11+4reb+2ast, A.Du Minh 5+2reb+5ast
Dolphins: M.Jenkins 19+17reb, J.Richardson 11+2reb+1ast, V.Nguyen Phuc 7+3reb+1ast, T.Son Minh 6+2reb, P.Nguyen Hoang 6+5reb+2ast, A.Hua Ky 5+2reb+1ast

Heat - Dragons 83-85

The most exciting game of round 6 in the VBA took place in Saigon. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of second-best Heat (6-4) to third ranked Dragons (4-3)

85-83

on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Heat. They outrebounded

Heat 53-38

including a

22-11

advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Karachi Edo (196-1994, college: Fresno St.) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 25 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Timothy Simmons (195-1992, college: DBU) chipped in 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Edo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Dragons' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American Davon Dillard (196-1996, college: Shaw) with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international power forward Vinh Nguyen Huynh Phu (203-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Five

Heat

players scored in double figures.

Dragons

have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory

Dragons

went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Dolphins. Defending champion

Heat

keeps the second place with four games lost.

Dragons is looking forward to face higher ranked Catfish (#3) in Can Tho in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Heat will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dragons: T.Simmons 27+9reb+4ast, K.Edo 27+25reb+1ast, C.Ganbat 13+4reb, T.Huynh Thanh 7+6reb+4ast, T.Mai Phuoc 6+7reb+2ast, T.Hoang 5+2reb+2ast
Heat: D.Dillard 24+7reb+7ast, A.Hollins 16+6reb+2ast, T.Chinges 15+6reb+3ast, K.Ban Vo 13, V.Nguyen Huynh Phu 10+14reb+4ast, K.Nguyen Anh 3+1ast

Islanders - City Wings 96-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Wings' (0-9) road loss to sixth ranked Islanders (2-6)

72-96

on Friday.

Islanders

dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to

Wings

' 36.

Islanders

looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by

City Wings

' players. The best player for the winners was French center Alioune Tew (204-1992, college: Niagara, agency: HB-Spain) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 26 rebounds. Filipino guard Mike Tolomia (191-1993) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Islanders players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Darrius Austin (201-1998, college: Feather River) who recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks and guard Duy Tran Duc (183-2000) added 17 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.

Islanders

maintains sixth position with

2-6

record. Loser Wings still closes the standings with nine games lost.

Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Islanders: J.Jones 26+6ast, M.Tolomia 21+5reb+8ast, A.Andaya 15+9reb+3ast, A.Tew 13+26reb+3ast, R.Lingganay 8+3reb+4ast, N.Ubalde 5+7reb
City Wings: D.Austin 28+12reb+1ast, D.Tran Duc 17+4reb+1ast, A.Bryant 9+6reb+1ast, J.Martinez 8+2reb+4ast, K.Bui Anh 5+3reb+1ast, N.Huynh 2+5reb+1ast

Heat - Dragons 80-68

Very significant was Heat's (#2, 6-4) victory against 3rd ranked Dragons (4-3)

80-68

. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dragons.

Heat

made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Alfred Hollins (198-1999, college: UTEP) who scored 30 points and 9 rebounds. The former international power forward Vinh Nguyen Huynh Phu (203-1998) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Hollins is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Karachi Edo (196-1994, college: Fresno St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds and his fellow American import Timothy Simmons (195-1992, college: DBU) added 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second position with

6-4

record behind leader Buffaloes. Loser Dragons dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Dolphins.

Heat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dragons will play against Catfish (#3) in Can Tho and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Heat: A.Hollins 30+9reb+3ast, V.Nguyen Huynh Phu 11+11reb+3ast, T.Chinges 9+2reb+1ast, T.Waale 9+1reb, D.Dillard 7+8reb+1ast, K.Ban Vo 6+2ast
Dragons: K.Edo 23+17reb+1ast, T.Simmons 20+7reb+7ast, C.Ganbat 9+2reb+2ast, T.Mai Phuoc 5+5reb+3ast, Q.Le 5+1reb, T.Huynh Thanh 2+3reb+3ast

Islanders - City Wings 93-83

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Islanders' (2-6) home victory over bottom-ranked Wings (0-9)

93-83

on Sunday.

Islanders

forced 23

City Wings

turnovers. The best player for the winners was French center Alioune Tew (204-1992, college: Niagara, agency: HB-Spain) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 20 rebounds and 4 blocks. Filipino point guard Claude Camit (-2002) chipped in 23 points, 7 assists and 6 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Darrius Austin (201-1998, college: Feather River) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and center Kien Dau Trung (190-2000) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.

Islanders

maintains sixth position with

2-6

record. Loser Wings still closes the standings with nine games lost.

Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Islanders: J.Jones 24+3reb+4ast, C.Camit 23+4reb+7ast, A.Tew 16+20reb+3ast, A.Andaya 16+6reb+2ast, N.Ubalde 7+3reb+2ast, J.Gracia 5+6reb
City Wings: D.Austin 24+15reb+3ast, K.Dau Trung 16+10reb, J.Martinez 13+2reb+6ast, A.Bryant 12+6reb+2ast, D.Tran Duc 9+3reb+1ast, N.Huynh 7+4reb

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