IBL 2024 Playoff: Pelita Jaya To Semifinals, Dewa United Must Go Through The Third Game

Dewa United managed to secure the second game to equalize over Borneo Hornbills (doc. Dewa United).

JAKARTA - The second game of the 2024 IBL Playoff was presented on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Dewa United faced Borneo Hornbills at the Dewa United Arena, while Pelita Jaya hosted Bali United at the Indoor Stadium SC.

Dewa United Banten managed to avenge the defeat to Borneo Hornbills, making it 1-1.

Appearing at home, the Son of the Gods successfully sealed the victory over Borneo Hornbills with a score of 98-76.

Appearing with the starting five Hardianus Lakudu, Jordan Adams, Tavario Miller, Ramot Gemilang, and Total Prosper, Dewa United appeared trending.

They took the lead in the first quarter with a score of 29-4. Pablo Favarel's men played consistently in the next three quarters and didn't let Borneo equalize.

Dewa United's defense was loose so that the second quarter of Borneo Hornbills was able to score 27 points. However, the Children of God still lead 46-31.

The fierce battle was only presented in the third quarter, after the two teams bagged a 26-26 draw. However, Dewa United still has a total of 72-57 points over Borneo.

Favarel then injected motivation in the last quarter. The collectivity of Dewa United's game in the fourth quarter is better.

The defense organization and attacks went well. Tavario Miller's action and three points led to Ramot closing the match with a 98-76 victory.

After being selected as a Player of the Game in this match with 30 points, three rebounds, and four assists.

"There was no preparation whatsoever, the execution friends were good, so I got an open play. In the second game it's no longer a matter of tactics, but about energy. We can't lose energy with them," he said after the match.

This result makes the two teams have to undergo the third game played at the Dewa United Arena on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Dewa United and Borneo Hornbills will fight for semifinal tickets.

Meanwhile, in another match Pelita Jaya secured their second victory in the 2024 IBL Playoff. Thus, they do not need to go through the third game.

Pelita Jaya won with a score of 82-71 at home. Bali United was not given the opportunity to chase points during the four quarters.

Abraham Wenas was only allowed to approach 56-59 in the third quarter. However, Pelita Jaya drove without a hitch to take the second game and was 2-0 up.

Previously in the first game, Pelita Jaya also stole victory at home to Bali United, GOR Merpati. They came home with a convincing advantage of 96-66.

As a result, Pelita Jaya immediately advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 IBL. They will face Prawira Harum Bandung in the top four which will be held on July 25, 2024.