IBL 2023 Play-Off: Prawira and Satria Muda Win at Home

Meanwhile, Satria Muda won 73-61 when entertained by Bali United at Merpati Sports Hall, Denpasar. Playing at home, Bali United was sluggish in the first quarter. Satria Muda was driven by Ali Bagir to win 24-9.

Satria Muda continued to maintain this double-digit advantage in the second quarter. In fact, Satria Muda was getting further away and winning 17 points during the first half of the game.

Bali United’s game improved in the third quarter. Abraham Wenas and his friends were able to get closer after winning 22-16 in the third quarter. Bali United was even more self-confident in the fourth quarter.

The climax occurred in the middle of the fourth quarter, Julius Bowie managed to cut the distance to just five points (58-63). But it’s a shame this momentum was lost, because Satria Muda added five points through Ali Bagir.

In crucial minutes, Bali United was even more pressured. Two turnovers from Abraham Wenas saw them punished by Satria Muda. They trailed again by 12 points (61-73) in the final three minutes. It was very difficult for Bali United to equalize with an attack scheme that often failed due to turnovers. In total in this match, Bali United made 22 turnovers. Finally Bali United had to give up in the first meeting.

Two local SM players Juan Laurent Kokodiputra and Ali Bagir led the scoring. Juan finished with 15 points, while Ali Bagir 12 points.