IBL Round 17: No surprise as #1 Indonesia P. defeat Louvre S.

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

IBL top team - Indonesia P. (11-2) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Louvre S. (6-7) in Surabaya 84-62. They outrebounded Louvre S. 53-38 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Indonesia P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Louvre S.'s players. The former international point guard Andakara Dhyaksa (173-92) stepped up and scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and British V.Islands center Lester Prosper (210-88, college: Old Westbury) chipped in 19 points and 13 rebounds. American point guard Martavious Irving (186-90, college: Kansas St.) responded with 22 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. Indonesia P. have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Newly promoted Indonesia P. maintains first place with 11-2 record. Louvre S. lost fourth consecutive game. Louvre S. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Indonesia P. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Louvre S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Surabaya to the arena Pacific Caesar.
The game in Sakti was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Pacific Caesar (5-7) played at the court of 7th ranked Bima Perkasa (3-8). Pacific Caesar defeated Bima Perkasa 87-77. American forward Anton Waters (201-93, college: WKU) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Luis Jacobo accounted for 23 points and 10 rebounds. Serbian forward Filip Pejovic (198-89, college: Erskine, agency: Interperformances) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds for Bima Perkasa in the defeat. Pacific Caesar maintains sixth place with 5-7 record. Bima Perkasa lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Prawira. Pacific Caesar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Surabaya Louvre S..

In the last two games of round 17 Pelita Jaya won against Satya Wacana on the opponent's court 72-67. Satria Muda managed to outperform Hang Tuah in a home game 83-79.

Satya Wacana - Pelita Jaya 67-72

Very expected game in Salatiga where 10th ranked Satya Wacana (2-9) was defeated by second ranked Pelita Jaya (10-2) 72-67. American forward Dior Lowhorn (201-87, college: USF) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Reggie Mononimbar (185-95) accounted for 11 points and 6 rebounds. Pelita Jaya's coach Octaviarro Tamtelahitu allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American swingman Chris Sterling (196-93, college: Ariz.Christian) came up with 23 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard Montrell Williams (193-92, college: Arkansas Tech) added 21 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Satya Wacana in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Pelita Jaya. They maintain second place with 10-2 record behind leader Indonesia P. Satya Wacana lost their fifth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Pelita Jaya's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Satria Muda.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: D.Lowhorn 29+16reb+4ast, A.Putra 12+2reb+1ast, R.Mononimbar 11+6reb+2ast, K.Bridgewaters 9+6reb+2ast, M.Murray 6+4reb+2ast, R.Pamungkas 3+2reb+2ast
Satya Wacana: C.Sterling 23+6reb+3ast, M.Williams 21+10reb+1ast, D.Hurtt 13+8reb, C.Manuputty 5+3reb+3ast, H.Lakay 3+3reb+2ast, A.Adriano 2+3reb+1ast

Bima Perkasa - Pacific Caesar 77-87

The game in Sakti was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Pacific Caesar (5-7) played at the court of 7th ranked Bima Perkasa (3-8). Pacific Caesar defeated Bima Perkasa 87-77. Pacific Caesar dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Bima Perkasa's 36 and made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. American forward Anton Waters (201-93, college: WKU) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and American-Dominican swingman Luis Jacobo (196-91, college: PFW) accounted for 23 points and 10 rebounds. Serbian forward Filip Pejovic (198-89, college: Erskine, agency: Interperformances) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and Mali-American forward Mamadou Diakite (196-93, college: Immaculata) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Bima Perkasa in the defeat. Five Pacific Caesar and four Bima Perkasa players scored in double figures. Pacific Caesar maintains sixth place with 5-7 record. Bima Perkasa lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Prawira. Pacific Caesar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Surabaya Louvre S..
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: A.Waters 27+10reb+1ast, L.Jacobo 23+10reb+3ast, Y.Tuasela 12+6reb+2ast, T.Statham 10+5reb+5ast, I.Muhammad 10+4reb, R.Yuwana 3+5reb
Bima Perkasa: M.Diakite 18+9reb, N.Saputra 16+5reb+3ast, A.Pradhitya 15+5reb+3ast, F.Pejovic 13+15reb+3ast, P.Tifan 8+3ast, A.A'sadi 4+3reb+1ast

Satria Muda - Hang Tuah 83-79

Very predictable result in Jakarta where fourth ranked Satria Muda (8-4) defeated 9th ranked Hang Tuah (3-10) 83-79. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Satria Muda dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Hang Tuah's 46. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Elijah Foster (203-96, college: Nevada) nailed a double-double by scoring 31 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and guard Gary Jacobs (188-92, college: Cent.Washington) accounted for 26 points and 9 rebounds. Foster is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Power forward Emilio Parks (198-93, college: JCSU) came up with 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and LaQuavius Cotton (198-92, college: Delta St.) added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Hang Tuah in the defeat. Hang Tuah's coach Andika Supriadi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Satria Muda. They maintain fourth place with 8-4 record. Hang Tuah at the other side keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Pelita Jaya.
Top scorers:
Satria Muda: E.Foster 31+13reb, G.Jacobs 26+9reb+3ast, R.Pangesthio 9+4reb+2ast, A.Seputra 6+1reb+1ast, M.Sandy 5+2ast, J.Kokodiputra 4+3reb+8ast
Hang Tuah: E.Parks 33+9reb+1ast, L.Cotton 19+9reb+4ast, S.Neno 14+2reb+1ast, G.Gunawan 6+1reb+1ast, S.Rondonuwu 3, A.Lumanauw 2+1reb

Louvre S. - Indonesia P. 62-84

IBL top team - Indonesia P. (11-2) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Louvre S. (6-7) in Surabaya 84-62. They outrebounded Louvre S. 53-38 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Indonesia P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Louvre S.'s players. The former international point guard Andakara Dhyaksa (173-92) stepped up and scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and British V.Islands center Lester Prosper (210-88, college: Old Westbury) chipped in 19 points and 13 rebounds. American point guard Martavious Irving (186-90, college: Kansas St.) responded with 22 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Michael Kolawole (196, college: Lamar, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 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. Indonesia P. have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Newly promoted Indonesia P. maintains first place with 11-2 record. Louvre S. lost fourth consecutive game. Louvre S. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Indonesia P. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Louvre S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Surabaya to the arena Pacific Caesar.
Top scorers:
Indonesia P.: A.Dhyaksa 21+8reb+7ast, L.Prosper 19+13reb+2ast, B.Jawato 11+7reb, K.Gemilang 8+3reb+2ast, H.Lakudu 7+5reb+4ast, M.Hardian 6+1reb
Louvre S.: M.Irving 22+7reb+2ast, M.Kolawole 16+11reb+1ast, S.Dio 8+4reb, K.Poetiray 6+3reb+1ast, D.Wenas 6+2reb+1ast, L.Gunawan 2+3reb+1ast



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