Facing Hanoi Buffaloes , Danang Dragons needed a win to continue the race into the top 4. On the other hand, the capital's representative was also determined to defeat Danang Dragons when their winning streak was cut off by this same opponent 2 days ago.
In game 1, Hanoi Buffaloes created a better position thanks to the abundant energy from defender Devin Peterson. However, in the 9th minute, "Capital Buffalo" suddenly lost troops when Ruot Monyyong had to temporarily leave the field due to his third personal foul. Losing the defensive shield, the favorable momentum only helped the home team create a gap. fragile 1 point 16-15.
Entering game 2, Danang Dragons continued to exploit Hanoi Buffaloes' defensive holes with the absence of Ruot Monyyong. However, the capital's team still plays stably despite lacking foreign players. At the end of this game, Danang Dragons only established a 4-point advantage 44-40.
Game 3, Hanoi Buffaloes started to come back and took the lead thanks to the persistent efforts of Devin Peterson and 3 three-pointers from Nguyen Tien Duong and Hassan Thomas. Winning but lacking a stable supply from the area near the basket, "Capital Buffalo" only led by 2 points 70-68.
Round 4, Ruot Monyyong returned to the field. The return of the 2.08m tall striker helps the Hanoi Buffaloes' defense system operate smoothly. Hanoi Buffaloes continuously led points and ended the match with a final score of 91-82.
With this result, Hanoi Buffaloes (9 wins, 5 losses) returned to 2nd place, while Danang Dragons (5 wins, 9 losses) remained 5th.
