Saigon Heat dominated Cantho Catfish on the opening day of the 2026 VBA season.

Saigon Heat got off to an impressive start in the 2026 VBA season by defeating Cantho Catfish 90-64 with a dominant performance throughout the game.

Saigon Heat dominated Cantho Catfish on their opening day of the 2026 VBA season.

In their opening game of the new season on May 22nd, Saigon Heat demonstrated their class as a championship contender by completely controlling the game against Cantho Catfish. The Ho Chi Minh City team made good use of their home court advantage and squad depth to quickly make a difference.

In the first quarter, Saigon Heat deployed a high-speed style of play and continuously scored points with a variety of offensive strategies. Meanwhile, Cantho Catfish struggled against the defensive pressure from the home team. At the end of the first quarter, Saigon Heat led 25-15.

In the second half, the visiting team tried to improve their scoring with long-range shots from Nguyen Hoang Tuan and Phung Quoc Hung. However, the results were not effective, leaving Cantho Catfish still at a disadvantage. Saigon Heat maintained a steady pace and extended their lead to 47-28 before halftime.

After the break, Coach Vu The Cang's team continued to dominate thanks to their fast-paced style of play. Saigon Heat forced their opponents to make numerous mistakes and miss many scoring opportunities. Foreign player Brandis Raley Ross played outstandingly, helping "Mr. 30" build a 32-point lead with a score of 75-43 after the third quarter.

Entering the final quarter, Saigon Heat did not slow down. Asian-American player Jamal Mayali continuously exploited space to maintain a safe advantage for the home team. With a completely dominant performance, Saigon Heat closed out their opening game with a decisive 90-64 victory.

Jamal Mayali was named "Player of the Game" with 24 points and 6 assists. Saigon Heat also excelled in several key statistics such as field goal percentage, rebounds, and assists.

Besides the stability from their key players, Saigon Heat's new additions have also shown the ability to quickly adapt to the tactical system. Meanwhile, Cantho Catfish are facing difficulties as most of their key players are scoring under 10 points.

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