Saigon Heat tops ABL rankings

The 1,500-seat Tan Binh Competition House in HCM City was packed by eager spectators, many of whom were Philippine residents working in the city, Saigon Heat advanced to first after defeating Filipino rival Beermen at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Binh District Competition Hall on January 26.

Supported by home spectators, Saigon heat finished the first quarter with a 23-20 edge courtesy of a late Morrison field goal.

By the end of the third quarter, however, Saigon Heat were trailing 62-68. They rallied in the fourth to eventually win 92-89.

In the day’s other fixture, Indonesia Warriors triumphed over Westports Malaysia Dragons 79-72.

The Saigon Heat will travel to Beermen’s home court in the Philippines for a rematch on February 1.