Can Tho Catfish 94 – 86 Da Nang Dragons
Vietnam VBA | June 11, 2026

The Can Tho Catfish continued their strong push through the Vietnam VBA regular season with a hard-fought 94–86 road victory over the Da Nang Dragons on Thursday night. The win improved the Catfish’s record and further tightened the race in the middle of the standings, while the Dragons slipped to their third loss in four games despite a valiant fourth-quarter rally.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, the Catfish set an aggressive tempo, using their backcourt speed to race to a 28–20 lead after the first quarter. Da Nang struggled to contain Can Tho’s transition offense, repeatedly giving up easy baskets in the open floor. The Dragons tightened their defense in the second period, but the Catfish maintained a steady advantage, taking a 50–44 lead into halftime.

The third quarter proved decisive. Can Tho’s offense exploded for 30 points behind sharp three-point shooting and efficient pick-and-roll execution. Da Nang, meanwhile, went cold from the field, managing just 16 points in the frame. The Catfish extended their lead to 80–60 heading into the final period.

Key Moments

• First-half surge: Can Tho guard Tran Duy scored 12 of his game-high 28 points in the first quarter, setting the tone.
• Dragons fight back: Da Nang opened the fourth quarter on a 15–4 run, cutting the deficit to single digits with five minutes remaining. Center Nguyen Van Hung contributed key baskets inside.
• Clutch response: The Catfish answered with back-to-back three-pointers from Le Quoc Anh and a fast-break dunk by import James Parker to restore a 12-point lead and seal the outcome.

Standout Performers

Can Tho Catfish: Tran Duy led all scorers with 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting, adding 6 assists and 4 steals. Import forward James Parker posted a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, dominating the glass on both ends. Le Quoc Anh chipped in 18 points, including 4 triples.

Da Nang Dragons: Nguyen Van Hung finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort, consistently scoring in the post. Shooting guard Pham Thanh added 19 points and 5 assists, but the Dragons’ bench contributed only 12 points combined.

Season Context

The win lifts the Catfish to 9–6 on the season, keeping them in the top four of the VBA standings and firmly in playoff contention. Da Nang drops to 6–9, now sitting just outside the postseason picture with the regular season entering its final stretch. For the Dragons, improving their defensive consistency and bench production will be critical if they hope to climb back into the race.

Can Tho returns home to host the Saigon Heat on June 14, while Da Nang travels to face the Hanoi Buffaloes in what shapes up as a must-win game for both sides.