Ho Chi Minh City leaves VBA 2024 tournament incomplete

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In the 26th round of VBA 2024 , Ho Chi Minh City Wings lost 80-91 to Danang Dragons.

In Game 1, Maurice Gordon played the leading role in scoring for Ho Chi Minh City Wings with strong support from Tim De Kok. On the other hand, after a one-game suspension, Marquis Davison entered the field with abundant energy.

The dynamism of this star scorer helped Danang Dragons quickly rise. With 3 consecutive 3-pointers from Bryan Nguyen and Huynh Truc Nhan, the "Han River Dragons" temporarily took the lead 22-15.

Huynh Truc Nhan dribbles the ball into the Ho Chi Minh City Wings basket. Photo: An Khanh
Huynh Truc Nhan dribbles the ball into the Ho Chi Minh City Wings basket. Photo: An Khanh

In game 2, besides the pillars playing effectively, both teams started to find opportunities to accelerate with reserve players. Danang Dragons had the brilliance of young talent Kailum Do.

On the other side of the battle line, Nguyen Tran Thanh Qui entered the field to score for Ho Chi Minh City Wings. In the 6th minute, Shon Briggs joined his teammates. However, this star's poor performance could not help Ho Chi Minh City Wings equalize. At the end of the first half, the away team continued to be behind with a score of 37-41.

Back in game 3, Marquis Davison tried his best to increase the advantage for Danang Dragons. The efforts of this star along with support from Tran Minh Hieu helped Danang Dragons create an 11-point gap at times, 55-44.

In response, Tim De Kok joined hands with Bui Anh Khoa to help Ho Chi Minh City Wings catch up. With an important 3-pointer from Tran Dinh Huy, the away team kept the home team in sight with a score of 56-60.

In the deciding half, the first 3 minutes, Ho Chi Minh City Wings kept the game balanced thanks to the efficiency of young player Tim De Kok. In the following minutes, Danang Dragons began to take the game beyond the control of the away team thanks to diversifying their attacking options.

Marquis Davison scores a basket for Danang Dragons. Photo: An Khanh
Marquis Davison scores a basket for Danang Dragons. Photo: An Khanh

In the 8th minute of game 4, after two 3-pointers by Bryan Nguyen and Huynh Truc Nhan, the "Han River Dragons" created a 19-point gap, 89-70. In the remaining time, despite their efforts, the away team still could not avoid defeat with a score of 80-91.

With this result, Ho Chi Minh City Wings ended the VBA 2024 journey with a 6th place achievement (3 wins, 17 losses).

On the Danang Dragons side, coach Todd Purves and his team still have a Central region "derby" match with Nha Trang Dolphins.

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