IBL Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Wins for Satria Muda and Dewa United

Satria Muda - Pelita Jaya 86-66

Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Ukrainian center Artem Pustovyi (219-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. French Amine Noua (202-1997) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Jaquori McLaughlin (193-1998, college: UCSB, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and international guard Anthony Beane (188-1994, college: SIU, agency: Pensack Sports) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Pelita Jaya. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: J.McLaughlin 21+6reb+8ast, A.Beane 14+6reb+2ast, J.Withey 8+9reb, V.Kosasih 8+4reb+2ast, M.Arighi 6+2reb, K.McDaniels 6+5reb+2ast
Satria Muda: A.Pustovyi 16+14reb+1ast, S.Evans II 16+1reb+5ast, A.Noua 13+10reb+5ast, A.Alhadar 9+5reb, J.Kokodiputra 9+3reb, W.Teja 8+2reb+6ast

Simba Bogor - Dewa United 69-100

Dewa United forced 19 Simba Bogor turnovers and outrebounded them 42-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. Dewa United players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Simba Bogor's players. Dominican point guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack) stepped up and scored 27 points and 8 assists for the winners and American-Mexican center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) chipped in 15 points and 15 rebounds. Four Dewa United players scored in double figures. At the losing side Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 30 points and 7 assists and American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 26 points and 7 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:
Simba Bogor: D.Van Oostrum 30+3reb+7ast, K.Buffen 26+7reb+1ast, A.Fuller 6+13reb+2ast, S.Surliyadin 3+1reb+1ast, D.Salamena 2, M.Joni 2+1ast
Dewa United: G.Solano 27+3reb+8ast, J.Adams 17+3reb+3ast, J.Ibarra 15+15reb+3ast, L.Prosper 14+9reb, D.Saputra 7+1reb, K.Gemilang 5+1reb+1ast