IBL Round 23: Siliwangi loses to Pelita Jaya in the game between Top 4 teams

Carlton Hurst

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Jakarta. Second ranked host Pelita Jaya (11-5) defeated 4th placed Siliwangi (6-12) 82-72. The game was mostly controlled by Pelita Jaya. Siliwangi managed to win second period 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Siliwangi 45-28 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Siliwangi's players. It was a great evening for American guard Carlton Hurst (190-94, college: S.Dakota) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. International center Valentino Wuwungan (193-89) helped adding 14 points and 8 rebounds. Pelita Jaya's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Michael Vigilance (203-94, college: Clark Atlanta) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. Pelita Jaya maintains second place with 11-5 record behind leader Stapac. Siliwangi at the other side keeps the fourth position with 12 games lost. Pelita Jaya's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Satria Muda.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Sakti. Second-ranked host Bima Perkasa (10-8) lost to first ranked Stapac (16-1) 86-74. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for guard Kendal Yancy (190-94, college: Texas) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Savon Goodman accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Guard David Seagers (188-88, college: Dowling) came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for Bima Perkasa in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stapac have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Bima Perkasa at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Stapac will play against Prawira (#4) in Bandung in the next round. Bima Perkasa will play on the road against Hang Tuah in Pandang and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Surabaya. Their close opponent host Pacific Caesar (7-11) was smashed by third ranked Satria Muda (9-9) 87-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pacific Caesar. The best player for the winners was Dior Lowhorn who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. Jjuan Hadnot produced 12 points for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains third place with 9-9 record having just three points less than leader Stapac which they share with defeated Pacific Caesar. Loser Pacific Caesar keeps the third position with 11 games lost. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Pelita Jaya.

In the last game of round 23 Hang Tuah lost to Prawira on the opponent's court 70-80.