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Saigon Heat (right) continues to demonstrate its superior strength by defeating Cantho Catfish. |
Saigon Heat entered the game with a few adjustments to their starting lineup, with Nguyen Phuc Vinh replacing Tim Waale, while Cantho Catfish gave an opportunity to experienced guard Nguyen Hoang Tuan. However, the difference in squad depth and the speed of their early game development allowed "Mr. 30" to completely control the match.
Right from the first quarter, the home team overwhelmed their opponents with high-speed counter-attacks and effective pressing. Accurate long passes and consecutive steals helped Saigon Heat quickly establish a double-digit lead. Nguyen Anh Kiet was a standout player in the opening phase with his bursts of speed and effective shots, contributing to the home team's impressive 32-13 lead.
In the second quarter, Saigon Heat's physical advantage and deeper squad continued to maintain their dominance. However, Cantho Catfish still showed positive signs thanks to the energetic performances of Phung Quoc Hung and Albert Bordeos Opeña. Their drives to the basket and long-range shooting helped the visiting team narrow the gap to 37-57 before halftime.
After the break, Saigon Heat maintained their strong defensive and counter-attacking intensity. Meanwhile, Cantho Catfish's reserves played with great effort, scoring points from Duong Duc Tri, Nguyen Hoang Tuan, and Nguyen Thanh Tung to keep their hopes alive.
At the beginning of the final quarter, the visiting team narrowed the score to 69-80 after an impressive scoring run by Opeña and his teammates. However, a decline in physical fitness prevented Cantho Catfish from pulling off an upset. Conversely, Saigon Heat, with their effective rotation, quickly regained control of the game to close out the match with a decisive 93-73 victory.
Brandis Raley-Ross continued to lead the home team, scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals to win Player of the Game.
The most notable aspect of Saigon Heat's performance lies in their roster depth, with every player on the court scoring points. This continued to be the foundation that helped the former VBA champions maintain pressure and control the game against Cantho Catfish.
Source: https://znews.vn/saigon-heat-pho-dien-chieu-sau-luc-luong-post1653942.html
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