Hanoi Buffaloheads saw off Can Tho Catfish 91 to 73 in the VBA on Thursday. The result keeps the hosts at the summit of the table with 13 wins from 14 matches. Can Tho drop further behind in fourth place, their record now standing at five wins and seven losses. By then the gap between the sides looked wider than the scoreline suggested.
The home side have been difficult to catch this season, losing just once in 14 outings. Their last two outings against Da Nang Dragons saw them win 120-91 and 117-89, showing they can put up big totals. Can Tho, meanwhile, lost their most recent game 77-75 to Saigon Heat before beating them 83-72 the night before. They've been finding consistency hard to come by.
The visitors had some brighter moments earlier in the season. A 93-105 defeat to Nha Trang Dolphins in September was followed by an 86-78 win and a 95-66 victory, both against the same side. But those results came before the current campaign really took shape. And here's the thing — form tends to settle by mid-season, and Can Tho haven't quite found their rhythm yet.
Hanoi's position at the top reflects a team that knows how to close out games. They've been dominant in their recent stretch, scoring 120, 117, and 91 in their last three matches. The margin of victory over Can Tho — 18 points — fits a pattern of control rather than drama. To be fair, the visitors didn't offer much resistance in the second half.
The standings tell the story without needing extra words. Hanoi sit on top with 13 wins and only one defeat. Can Tho occupy fourth place with five wins and seven losses, still chasing a playoff spot. The gap between them and the leaders is now substantial, and the home side have the deeper squad to maintain their position.