Capitalinos de la Habana and Ciego de Avila win Semifinal openers

Capitalinos de la Habana and Ciego de Avila have won Semifinal openers in Liga Superior. Ciego de Avila overcame Santiago de Cuba 83-68. They trailed 12-23 at the end of the first period, but needed a 26-8 surge in the second frame to seal the win.
Capitalinos de la Habana meanwhile edged Sancti Spiritus 76-62. Pedro Roque scored 17 points and Adrian Valdes netted 16.