Hanoi (VNA) - Saigon Heat lost to Singapore Slingers 70-76 at theASEAN Basketball League in Singapore on February 10.
With the support of their home fans at the OCBC Arena, the Slingers quicklypowered in front in the opening exchanges.
But the Heat hit back, thanks to the efforts of Trevon Hughes, who scored fourpoints, Murphy Burnatowski (five points) and Chris Dierker (five points), tonarrow the gap.
However, Delvin Goh shone in the last minutes to help the hosts lead 24-19 atthe end of the first quarter.
The hosts continued to dominate the second quarter leading 47-24 at the break.
The Heat fought back strongly in the next session, Trevon Hughes madethree-point throws to help the Heat narrow the distance to just seven points,69-62.
As the clock ticked, Heat captain Murphy Burnatowski was forced to leave thegame because of fouls.
Although losing, Chris Dierker of the Heat still won the player of the gameaward with 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, four steals and two blocks.
The Heat will next face Formosa Dreamers of Chinese Taipei on February 16. -VNA
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