Saigon Heat lift VBA title for the first time
HÀ NỘI — Saigon Heat have been crowned champions after beating Cantho Catfish in the fifth match of the Việt Nam Basketball Association (VBA) Final.
It is the first time the team from Ho Chi Minh City have won the title.
The deciding match was held at the Cần Thơ Stadium in the southern province of Cần Thơ.
With the support of the home fans behind them, the hosts showed their power with continuous attacks to the net in the early stages.
Lê Hiếu Thành and Sang Đinh were in top form helping the defending champions to a 二 九- 一 七 lead at the end of the first quarter.
But the second quarter told a different story. American Tavarion Nix scored 一 一 points and Richard Nguyễn hit five to help the Heat narrow the gap.
The Heat then maintained their form after their break. Nix once again played led the line managing six points and Nguyễn hit eight helping Heat take a 五 七- 五 四 lead.
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