# Match Record: Lunar New Year Showdown by WhataBangers - Men's Doubles Skill: (3.5 to 3.999) (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:47:19
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7973869891
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Lunar New Year Showdown by WhataBangers - Men's Doubles Skill: (3.5 to 3.999)
- **Location:** Carrollton, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5267-oak-creek-tennis-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.60)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Phi Nguyen** (DUPR ID: KXXZ6Y) - Rating: 3.847, Location: McKinney, TX, US
- **Peter Dang** (DUPR ID: ZD66KW) - Rating: 3.332, Location: Plano, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Eric Chen** (DUPR ID: 76MDV9) - Rating: 3.793, Location: Dallas, TX, US
- **Johnny Nguyen** (DUPR ID: ELDPLE) - Rating: 3.415, Location: N/A

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