Hanoi Buffaloes secure victory in the regular season championship
In a thrilling game held at Hồ Xuân Hương Gymnasium in HCM City on August 10, 2025, the Hanoi Buffaloes clinched the VBA STAR X regular season title with a commanding 100-90 victory over the Ho Chi Minh City Wings.
The Buffaloes, who entered the game with an undefeated record, showcased their dominance from the start, asserting control through their star power and depth. Nearly every player contributed on the scoresheet, with DaQuan Bracey leading the offense in the first quarter and Bracey and Fields combining for 21 points in the third quarter, helping the Hanoi Buffaloes erase a deficit and open a double-digit lead.
Fields, who was awarded Player of the Game honours with an impressive 33 points and 12 rebounds, expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, stating that they showed great team spirit, stayed determined to fight back, and executed their plays to keep their winning streak alive.
On the other side, the Ho Chi Minh City Wings, who were seeking their third victory of the season, made changes to their starting lineup, replacing Mongolian import Sanchir Tsagaanbaatar with Trần Quang Duy. Sanchir Tsagaanbaatar's unexpected scoring burst briefly gave the hosts hope in the last quarter, but once he cooled off, the depleted Wings struggled to keep up with the Buffaloes' relentless attack.
Đậu Trung Kiên impressed for the Ho Chi Minh City Wings, scoring 20 points, while Tsagaanbaatar added 15. However, it was not enough to prevent the Buffaloes from securing the win and the regular season title.
With this victory, the Hanoi Buffaloes have already secured the regular season crown, regardless of the outcomes in the remaining matches. The standings remain unchanged, with the Buffaloes (14 wins) at the top and the Ho Chi Minh City Wings (two wins, 15 losses) in sixth. The VBA STAR X regular season continues for other teams, but the Buffaloes are already locked in for the playoffs.
References:
- Hanoi Buffaloes secure VBA STAR X regular season title
- VBA STAR X Standings
- Saigon Heat vs. Da Nang Dragons scheduled for August 10
- No detailed post-August 10 schedule for the Buffaloes or full league schedule found
The Hanoi Buffaloes AI analysis predicted a continued dominance in the VBA STAR X following their impressive win, with forecasts of more victories in the remaining league games. Meanwhile, the Ho Chi Minh City Wings sports team, despite a hard-fought effort, faced tough weather due to the Buffalo's relentless attack, potentially influencing their future games. As for the weather, it was reported to be cloudy in HCM City on August 10, which might have affected spectators attending the game at Hồ Xuân Hương Gymnasium.
