IBL 2024 Playoff: Dewa United Advances To Semifinals After Overthrowing Borneo Hornbills In Third Game

Dewa United Banten secured the third game as well as advanced to the semifinals of IBL 2024 (Instagram/@dewaunitedbc).

JAKARTA - Dewa United Banten finally secured tickets for the 2024 Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) semifinals after overthrowing Borneo Hornbills in the third game at the Dewa United Arena, Sunday, July 21, 2024. Dewa's son defeated the visitors with a score of 102-95.

The victory made Dewa United win 3-2 on aggregate over Borneo Hornbills.

Unlike the second game, in this game, both teams fought tightly.

Borneo, who appeared to be alone, did not want to give up even though there was little support. They can keep their distance even though they are 25-30 behind in the first quarter.

Borneo was also able to keep up with Dewa United's three-point shot. They managed to pack 21 points in the second quarter, but the hosts were still superior with 28 points so that the 12-point advantage lasted until the break, 58-46.

In the third quarter, Borneo Hornbills scored more points than Dewa United. However, their points were only one-22-21.

It was not enough to catch up with them. The third quarter still belongs to the host with the advantage of 79-68.

The fourth quarter is interesting. Again, Borneo can score more points than Dewa United, 27-23.

However, Dewa United already has a long gap in advantage. In the remaining two minutes, Dewa's son is 100-90.

Their points then stopped at 102. Borneo Hornbills had a chance to catch up even though it was thin time.

Unsportsmanlike foul opens the opportunity. However, Jamaru Andre Johnson, who became the executor of the free throw, only entered one ball.

However, the ball still belongs to Borneo. They were able to pack four more points until they approached 95-102.

However, the game was under 15 seconds remaining and Dewa United was in control. As a result, Borneo had to be willing to release the game and at the same time erase his dream to the semifinals.

Dewa United Banten will next meet Satria Muda on July 25, 2024.