Saigon Heat lost to Macau Black Bears in pity at ABL

December 06, 2018 - 09:03

Saigon Heat reluctantly accepted their loss to Macau Black Bears 95-97 in the Asian Basketball League while playing at Nanhai Gymnasium, mainland China.

Murphy Burnatowski (13) had an impressive contribution to Saigon Heat. - Photo tinthethao.com.vn
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Saigon Heat narrowly lost to Macau Black Bears 95-97 in the Asian Basketball League at Nanhai Gymnasium, China.

They attacked first as leading the game 17-9 after the first five minutes.

However, minutes later, the Bears got the and turned the match around at 30-27 as the first quarter ended.

Although Kyle Barone scored seven points, Murphy Burnatowski five points and Sang Đinh five, Saigon Heat were down 54-51.

In the third quarter the heat fought back but it wasn’t enough. .

Yet, the Bears showed they were not to be underestimated, as Anthony Tucker helped the host to even the gap.

All efforts of the Việt Nam’s efforts were crashed thanks to a three-pointer by Nathan Yu and a dunk of Ryan Watkins helping the Bears win 97-95.

Saigon Heat will return to their home ground to meet Westsports Malaysia Dragons on December 9. — VNS

 

 

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