Before the fourth and also the last confrontation between the two teams in the main round, both Nha Trang Dolphins and Cantho Catfish aim to win to create an advantage before the final sprint of the season. The home team wants to consolidate their position in the top 3, while Can Tho representatives aim to narrow the gap with the top group. Cantho Catfish entered the match without the service of Albert Bordeos Opeña.
The away team had an impressive start when taking advantage of Nha Trang Dolphins' ineffective performance in the first half to create a large gap. At one point, Cantho Catfish led by 18 points before ending the opening quarter with a 27-10 advantage.
In the second half, Cleveland Jackson helped the home team improve their game, but Cantho Catfish still maintained their dominance thanks to Aula Maarufu Sumbry's ability to compete under the net and impressive 3-point shooting efficiency. Can Tho representatives at one point widened the gap to 26 points, leading 57-31.
Nha Trang Dolphins strongly rose up in the 3rd quarter with a fierce defensive style and effective counter-attack situations. The home team only let the opponent score 6 points throughout the quarter, thereby narrowing the gap to 55-63 before entering the final quarter.
In the 4th round, the two teams continuously clashed with a gap fluctuating around the 10-point mark. When the match was less than a minute away, Duong Duc Tri's successful 3-point shot helped Cantho Catfish re-establish a two-digit gap, before closing the match with a 84-73 victory.
Corey Raley-Ross was voted the best player of the match with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Sharing after the match, the Cantho Catfish foreign player said: "This is a very important victory. The whole team has carefully studied the opponent and prepared well for the match. This result helps us continue to compete for a position in the top 4".
The victory helped Cantho Catfish increase their record to 6 wins and 8 losses, equaling the record with Nha Trang Dolphins. However, the Tay Do team still ranked 5th in the rankings, while Nha Trang Dolphins dropped from 3rd to 4th place after this round.
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