POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Dior Lowhorn
NSH - Satria Muda 62-81
Satria Muda outgunned NSH to take 1-0 lead in the semis. Satria Muda outrebounded NSH 50-27 including a 19-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Dior Lowhorn (201-87, college: USF) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. International forward Jamarr Johnson (193-88, college: Widener) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American guard Dashaun Wiggins (188-91, college: Portland St.) answered with 16 points and 5 assists and the other American import power forward Anthony Simpson (202-87, college: Kent St.) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for NSH. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Satria Muda: D.Lowhorn 28+10reb+1ast, J.Johnson 19+12reb+3ast, A.Seputra 10+2reb+2ast, A.Wisnu 9+4reb+3ast, H.Hardianus 5+2reb+6ast, F.M 4+8reb+1ast
NSH: D.Wiggins 16+4reb+5ast, A.Simpson 14+5reb, A.Rorimpandey 13+5reb+1ast, L.Koswara 7+4reb+1ast, M.Irman 7+6reb+2ast, N.Anwar 2
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Stapac - Pacific Caesar 87-66
Stapac defeated Pacific Caesar to open 1-0 advantage. Stapac dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Pacific Caesar's 32. They outrebounded Pacific Caesar 42-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. Stapac players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Pacific Caesar's players. American forward Savon Goodman (198, college: Shaw) stepped up and scored 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and Mei Joni (188-89) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Stapac players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Qarraan Calhoun (203-86, college: Houston) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import forward Jjuan Hadnot (190, college: Grand View) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Stapac: S.Goodman 26+9reb+1ast, M.Joni 13+6reb+3ast, K.Yancy 12+1reb+3ast, G.Agassi 11+3reb+2ast, O.Wira Sanjaya 8+2reb+1ast, K.Gemilang 7+6reb+4ast
Pacific Caesar: Q.Calhoun 27+13reb+1ast, J.Hadnot 20+6reb+3ast, A.Putra 8+3reb, O.Arista 7+2reb+2ast, M.Hardian 3+1reb+1ast, A.Wismaya 1+1reb
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