Entering the match, Danang Dragons played at a disadvantage without Max Allen. However, with a reasonable strategy of choosing to play counter-attack, Danang Dragons still kept the game balanced when only trailing 20-21 after the end of game 1.
Game 2, the first half, thanks to the support from the supporting players, Danang Dragons continued to keep the game balanced. However, in the remaining time, the away team continued to be deadlocked on the attack.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Nguyen Hoang Phuc joined hands with the main players to bring Nha Trang Dolphins forward. Nha Trang Dolphins ended game 2 with a score difference of 51-34.
In game 3, besides the efforts of Bryan Nguyen and Marquis Davison, the three-point shots of Duong Duc Tri and the breakthroughs of Huynh Truc Nhan helped Danang Dragons rekindle hope of narrowing the gap.
However, the joint efforts of the "Han River Dragons" were repeatedly nullified by Vo Huy Hoan. Thanks to the stable performance of the experienced reserve players, the "Ut Phins" maintained a nearly 20-point advantage of 75-57.
In the deciding round, besides the dominance of the main squad, Nha Trang Dolphins also had rotational support from the reserves.
On the other side of the battle line, Danang Dragons still relied on their tired main forces.
The match ended without any surprises when Nha Trang Dolphins won 94-79.
With this result, Danang Dragons (7 wins, 13 losses) finished the VBA 2024 group stage in 5th place. As for Nha Trang Dolphins (11 wins, 9 losses), although currently in 4th place, coach Chris Daleo and his team have the opportunity to rise to 3rd place if Cantho Catfish lose in both remaining matches against rival Hanoi Buffaloes.
