Dewa United grounded out a 66-57 home win over Amartha Hangtuah in the Indonesia IBL Cup on October 25, 2026, relying on half-court defense and timely shot-making to secure a hard-fought nine-point victory. Neither team found easy offense for long stretches, but Dewa’s ability to execute in the fourth quarter proved decisive.

Match overview

Dewa United took a 17-13 lead after the first quarter and held a 32-29 advantage at halftime. The hosts created separation with an 18-14 third quarter, entering the final period ahead 50-43. Hangtuah trimmed the margin early in the fourth, but Dewa responded with a decisive run and closed the game at the free-throw line.

• Quarter scores: Dewa United 17-15-18-16; Amartha Hangtuah 13-16-14-14
• Halftime: Dewa United 32, Amartha Hangtuah 29
• Final: Dewa United 66, Amartha Hangtuah 57

Key moments

Hangtuah cut the deficit to 54-50 with 5:30 remaining, but Dewa United answered with an 8-0 run capped by a corner three-pointer and a fast-break layup. That burst pushed the lead to 62-50 and took the air out of Hangtuah’s comeback attempt. The visitors managed a few late baskets, but Dewa controlled the clock and made enough free throws to seal the result.

Tactical story

Dewa United’s half-court defense was compact and disciplined, forcing Hangtuah into long possessions and contested jump shots. The hosts also won the rebounding battle, limiting second-chance opportunities and allowing their guards to control the tempo. Hangtuah tried to generate offense through ball screens and isolations, but Dewa’s help defense rotated well and repeatedly forced difficult shots late in the clock.

Standout performers

Adrian Nugraha led Dewa United with 18 points, including several important baskets in the fourth quarter. Kevin Situmorang added 13 points and 10 rebounds, while point guard Rizky Hidayat contributed 11 points and seven assists. For Amartha Hangtuah, Fajar Kurniawan scored 16 points and Dimas Prakoso added 11, but the visitors struggled to find consistent offense outside those two.

Season impact

The win gives Dewa United a valuable result in the IBL Cup standings and reinforces their ability to win low-scoring, physical games. Amartha Hangtuah will look to bounce back by improving their execution against compact defenses and finding more balance in their scoring. Dewa’s next test will be maintaining the same defensive intensity as the competition moves deeper into the schedule.