” San Miguel!
SAN MIGUEL!!! “
Hubsy was overtly excited after receiving an email from SAPI (Samahang Pilipino) regarding the whereabouts of the game-Philippines’ San Miguel Berrmen vs. Vietnam’s Saigon Heat. The game started at 6.30 tonight and we arrived at 7.45pm. Tickets were sold at 150,000 VND for lower box (by the court) and 60,000 VND for the upper box. Nha Thi Dau Tan Binh at 18 Xuan Hong , P. 4, Q. Tan Binh was surprisingly filled with spectators and fans. Note that we were not expecting jam-packed gym as Vietnam is a football-mad country, not a biggie of basketball. Also, it had been a long time since I last watched a sport event like this.
The gang is here to support San Miguel Beermen not Purefoods.
No more seats for us but we're fine with the stairs 
On the 3rd quarter when we arrived
San Miguel Beermen (red) Vs Saigon Heat (white)
More cheers for The Saigon Heat. Their fans consist approx. 80% of the spectators
" Saigon Heat! Saigon Heat! ", they roared.
Spectacular block!
Go for 2 points!
4th quarter and their energy is still high
5 minutes before the end they finally found their seats (Next to a Heat fan though)
The winners! Our very own San Miguel Beermen!
The Philippines is considered a basketball powerhouse so we came with the expectation of a win but Saigon Heat did their part. The closest gap (as we could remember while being there) was a 4-point lead. That was the most exciting part- cheering Saigonese, standing by their seats, waving the red and yellow flag. So, Kudos to the Vietnamese players! Congratulations San Miguel Beermen!
Our daughter is a USA basketball junkie and is teaching in HCM City, discovery of the Heat has been very exciting for her, she’s a big fan and attends all the games with her co-workers. GO HEAT!
We will be in skype contact with our daughter and will tell her to look for you on the 19th. Love the article, good work!!
I’m as thrilled as your daughter, Sharon. The fact that Vietnam has started joining the Asean Basketball League could mean more basketball courts opening in the city soon. Hopefully the Heat can leave a really good impression among the locals,too. At least football should have a competition in this country.
Stephanie said her second game was a lot different than the first looks like a basketball frenzy is on the horizon!
Tara, you have braces? And brown hair? Looking 18 these days! JC must be overjoyed
18? No way! Am 21!