IBL Round 14 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise of round 14 was guest Indonesia P.'s (#5) road victory over Satya Wacana (#6) 74-64 on Friday evening. Indonesia P. forced 19 Satya Wacana turnovers and outrebounded them 36-20 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Indonesia P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Y Saudale who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists. The former international Ali Alhadar (193-2000) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Tyree Robinson (196, college: A&M-Commerce) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Satya Wacana's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Indonesia P. maintains fifth position with 5-11 record. Satya Wacana lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Tangerang. Indonesia P.'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.
Important game to mention about took place in Jakarta. First ranked Pelita Jaya (14-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 3rd ranked NSH (12-4) 55-52 on Sunday evening. International center Vincent Kosasih (202-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 7 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. Andakara Dhyaksa contributed with 14 points for the winners. Pelita Jaya's coach Fictor Roring allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Guard Andre Rorimpandey (177-1996) replied with 17 points for NSH. Pelita Jaya have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-1 record. NSH at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. Pelita Jaya will play against Bali Utd. (#7) in Denpasar in the next round where they are favorite. NSH will play against Dewa United (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Surabaya between Pacific Caesar and Satya Wacana. Third ranked Pacific Caesar (7-9) got a very close home victory over 6th ranked Satya Wacana (4-12). Pacific Caesar managed to escape with a 2-point win 57-55 on Thursday evening. Akeem Ellis had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Alexander Franklyn responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pacific Caesar maintains third position with 7-9 record having six points less than leader Satria Muda, which they share with Bali Utd. and Bumi Borneo. Satya Wacana lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Tangerang. Pacific Caesar will meet at home Tangerang (#7) in the next round. Satya Wacana will play against Bima Perkasa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Bali Utd. was defeated by Hangtuah in Jakarta 65-57. Tangerang beat Bima Perkasa at home 67-62. Pacific Caesar was destroyed by Satria Muda on the opponent's court 82-49. Pelita Jaya managed to outperform Evos Bogor in a home game 69-63. Prawira managed to beat Dewa United on the road 77-68. Evos Bogor was defeated by Rans Pik on its own court 49-57. Bumi Borneo beat Indonesia P. in a road game 70-65. WBS lost to defending champion Satria Muda at home 54-80.

Satya Wacana - Indonesia P. 64-74

The biggest surprise of round 14 was guest Indonesia P.'s (#5) road victory over Satya Wacana (#6) 74-64 on Friday evening. Indonesia P. forced 19 Satya Wacana turnovers and outrebounded them 36-20 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Indonesia P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Y Saudale who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists. The former international Ali Alhadar (193-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Tyree Robinson (196, college: A&M-Commerce) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Joshua Davenport (196-1994, college: Winthrop) added 16 points respectively for the hosts. Satya Wacana's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Indonesia P. maintains fifth position with 5-11 record. Satya Wacana lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Tangerang. Indonesia P.'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:
Satya Wacana: T.Robinson 18+6reb+1ast, J.Davenport 16+2reb+2ast, F.Alexander 11+6reb+2ast, P.Randy 6+1reb, P.Fransiscus 6+1reb+1ast, I.Irwanto 4+1reb
Indonesia P.: S.Y 19+1reb+11ast, A.Ali 15+12reb+1ast, Y.Hendrick 14+1reb+1ast, C.Julian 9+2ast, S.Kelvin 6+3reb+2ast, D.Mario 5+4reb+2ast

Hangtuah - Bali Utd. 65-57

Everything could happen in Jakarta at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Hangtuah and 6th ranked Bali Utd. had identical 7-8 record. This time Hangtuah used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Denpasar 65-57 on Friday night. Hangtuah outrebounded Bali Utd. 41-24 including 30 on the defensive glass. American LaQuavius Cotton (198-1992, college: Delta St.) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Anton Waters (200-1993, college: WKU) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Hangtuah players scored in double figures. American William Green (196-1991, college: Stetson) responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Joseph Desmet (176-1997) scored 9 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hangtuah (8-8) moved-up to second place, which they share with WBS. Bali Utd. lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Pacific Caesar and Bumi Borneo. Hangtuah will meet at home Evos Bogor (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Bali Utd. will play against the league's leader Pelita Jaya (#1) in Jakarta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: W.Green 13+6reb, D.Joseph 9+3reb+4ast, K.Irvine 8+2reb+3ast, L.Koswara 8+1reb+3ast, K.Yancy 7+3reb+1ast, A.Wenas 6+1ast
Hangtuah: L.Cotton 15+11reb+2ast, A.Waters 15+7reb+3ast, F.Amir 11+3reb+2ast, G.Gunawan 10+7reb+1ast, S.Neno 7+1reb, K.Purwanto 4+5reb+4ast

Tangerang - Bima Perkasa 67-62

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Tangerang and 7th ranked Bima Perkasa had identical 3-12 record. This time Tangerang used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Sakti 67-62 on Friday night. Tangerang made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American Richard Ross (198-1992, college: ODU) scored 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Rizky Effendy (184-1988) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Tangerang players scored in double figures. Forward Ikram Fadhil (187-1998) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and forward Restu Purnomo (192-1993) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tangerang (4-12) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Satya Wacana. Bima Perkasa lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Evos Bogor. Tangerang will meet higher ranked Pacific Caesar (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bima Perkasa will play against Satya Wacana (#6) in Salatiga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bima Perkasa: F.Ikram 15+6reb+3ast, S.Samuel 10+2reb+2ast, R.Purnomo 10+6reb+3ast, Y.Priasmoro 9+4reb+2ast, A.Mustofa 6+2reb, P.David 5+6reb+1ast
Tangerang: R.Ross 22+7reb+2ast, R.Effendy 12+5reb+4ast, C.Tevanti 10+4reb+1ast, D.Ray 10+5reb+1ast, A.Ariadi 5+1reb, M.Diya'ul 4+2reb

Satria Muda - Pacific Caesar 82-49

Rather expected game in Jakarta where 3rd ranked Pacific Caesar (7-9) was rolled over by first ranked Satria Muda (13-3) 82-49 on Friday. Satria Muda held Pacific Caesar to an opponent 22.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.8 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Pacific Caesar 47-29 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Elijah Foster (203-1996, college: Nevada) scored 21 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Juan Kokodiputra (194-1995) chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Foster is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American Tyron Criswell (193, college: Nevada) responded with 22 points (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) and his fellow American import Akeem Ellis (196-1990, college: Coppin St., agency: BIG) scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Satria Muda have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-3 record. Loser Pacific Caesar keeps the third place with nine games lost. They share the position with Bali Utd. and Bumi Borneo. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Indonesia P..
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: T.Criswell 22+4reb, A.Ellis 10+6reb+4ast, A.Muhammad 6+2reb+1ast, H.Muhammad 5+2reb, R.Yuwana 3, W.Gregorio 2+2reb
Satria Muda: E.Foster 21+9reb+1ast, M.Aziz 11+5reb+1ast, B.Griffin 11+2reb+3ast, J.Kokodiputra 9+6reb+3ast, L.Oei 8+4reb, H.Lakudu 6+3reb+3ast

Pelita Jaya - Evos Bogor 69-63

Very predictable result in Jakarta where first ranked Pelita Jaya (14-1) beat 8th ranked Evos Bogor (3-13) 69-63 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Pelita Jaya forced 22 Evos Bogor turnovers. American forward Dior Lowhorn (201-1987, college: USF) had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international point guard Andakara Dhyaksa (173-1992) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Pelita Jaya players scored in double figures. Muhammad Rahmat (184) responded with 8 points and 9 rebounds and American Jaywuan Hill (195-1989, college: SW Baptist) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pelita Jaya have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-1 record. Evos Bogor lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Bima Perkasa. Pelita Jaya will meet at home Bali Utd. (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Evos Bogor will play against Hangtuah in Jakarta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Evos Bogor: J.Hill 11+5reb, D.Wenas 10+2reb+2ast, A.Juan 10+1reb+1ast, R.Muhammad 8+9reb+2ast, R.Reza 6+1reb, H.Padre 5+3reb+4ast
Pelita Jaya: A.Dhyaksa 15+2reb+4ast, M.Wicaksono 13+7reb, D.Lowhorn 13+12reb, A.Muhamad 10+1reb+3ast, R.Mononimbar 5+8reb+3ast, D.Hill 5+4reb+2ast

Pacific Caesar - Satya Wacana 57-55

A very close game took place in Surabaya between Pacific Caesar and Satya Wacana. Third ranked Pacific Caesar (7-9) got a very close home victory over 6th ranked Satya Wacana (4-12). Pacific Caesar managed to escape with a 2-point win 57-55 on Thursday evening. American Akeem Ellis (196-1990, college: Coppin St., agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Tyron Criswell (193, college: Nevada) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Guard Alexander Franklyn (180) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Tyree Robinson (196, college: A&M-Commerce) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pacific Caesar maintains third position with 7-9 record having six points less than leader Satria Muda, which they share with Bali Utd. and Bumi Borneo. Satya Wacana lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Tangerang. Pacific Caesar will meet at home Tangerang (#7) in the next round. Satya Wacana will play against Bima Perkasa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: T.Robinson 18+8reb, F.Alexander 15+10reb+3ast, J.Davenport 8+6reb+2ast, H.Lakay 7+2reb+4ast, F.Aldi 5+3reb+1ast, E.Tampa'I 2
Pacific Caesar: T.Criswell 13+9reb+2ast, A.Ellis 11+14reb+2ast, Y.Yonatan 9+1reb, W.Gregorio 7+7reb+3ast, Y.Christian 7+4reb+1ast, A.Muhammad 4+2ast

Dewa United - Prawira 68-77

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th ranked Dewa United's (10-5) home loss to third ranked Prawira (12-3) 68-77 on Sunday. The former international point guard Abraham Grahita (180-1995) scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and American center Taj Spencer (200-1993, college: CBU) chipped in 15 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Prawira players scored in double figures. American guard David Seagers (188-1988, college: Dowling) responded with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Kaleb Gemilang (184-1991) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Prawira have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Dewa United keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Prawira will meet Rans Pik (#5) in the next round. Dewa United will play against NSH and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dewa United: D.Seagers 18+6reb+4ast, K.Gemilang 17+8reb+2ast, X.Prawiro 7+3reb+3ast, K.Poetiray 7+1reb+3ast, S.Dio 6+4reb, E.Parks 6+5reb+2ast
Prawira: A.Grahita 21+6reb+4ast, C.Sterling 18+6reb+1ast, T.Spencer 15+11reb+2ast, F.M 14+5reb, Y.Saputera 5+4reb+10ast, R.Guntara 3+3reb+1ast

Evos Bogor - Rans Pik 49-57

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Rans Pik (10-7) won against on the road 8th ranked Evos Bogor (3-13) 57-49 on Sunday. American forward Hal Heyward (200-1992, college: Columbus St.) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jamaican-American Akeem Scott (185-1983, college: High Point) chipped in 15 points during the contest. Scott is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Adrian Christianto (181-1997) responded with 9 points and 6 rebounds and Ivorian Karamoko Cisse (203, college: Rider) scored 6 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rans Pik maintains fifth position with 10-7 record. Evos Bogor lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Bima Perkasa. Rans Pik will meet at home league's second-placed Prawira in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Evos Bogor will play against Hangtuah (#6) in Jakarta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Evos Bogor: J.Hill 10+4reb, C.Adrian 9+6reb+2ast, K.Cisse 6+8reb+1ast, T.Hendra 5+3reb+2ast, W.Christopher 5+1reb, R.Muhammad 4+2reb
Rans Pik: A.Scott 15+2reb+2ast, H.Heyward 12+8reb+1ast, O.Wira Sanjaya 9+4reb, S.Althof 6+3reb+1ast, C.Gunawan 5+4reb+6ast, B.Risky Ardiansyah 2+5reb

Indonesia P. - Bumi Borneo 65-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Indonesia P.'s (5-11) home loss to fourth ranked Bumi Borneo (7-9) 65-70 on Sunday. American point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) scored 24 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ngurah Wisnu Budidharma (180) chipped in 11 points during the contest. Dame Diagne (197) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and the former international Ali Alhadar (193-2000) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Bumi Borneo moved-up to third place, which they share with Pacific Caesar and Bali Utd. Loser Indonesia P. keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Bumi Borneo will meet at home league's second-placed WBS in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indonesia P.'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:
Indonesia P.: D.Dame 19+14reb+2ast, A.Ali 13+7reb, C.Julian 10+3reb, S.Y 9+3reb+8ast, Y.Hendrick 4+3reb, S.Kelvin 3+5reb
Bumi Borneo: R.Bell 24+6reb+3ast, B.Ngurah Wisnu 11+4reb+3ast, W.Julius 9+4reb+1ast, R.Shariputra 9+1reb, A.Mofunanya 8+7reb+1ast, A.Leo 5+1reb

Pelita Jaya - NSH 55-52

Important game to mention about took place in Jakarta. First ranked Pelita Jaya (14-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 3rd ranked NSH (12-4) 55-52 on Sunday evening. They outrebounded NSH 66-35 including a 30-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pelita Jaya brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. International center Vincent Kosasih (202-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 7 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. International point guard Andakara Dhyaksa (173-1992) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Pelita Jaya's coach Fictor Roring allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Guard Andre Rorimpandey (177-1996) replied with 17 points and center Ruslan Ruslan (197-1989) added 6 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for NSH. Pelita Jaya have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-1 record. NSH at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. Pelita Jaya will play against Bali Utd. (#7) in Denpasar in the next round where they are favorite. NSH will play against Dewa United (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
NSH: A.Rorimpandey 17+2reb+2ast, P.Rizky 10+2reb+2ast, R.Aprilian 8+9reb, R.Ruslan 6+10reb+1ast, H.Infandi 6+5reb+1ast, J.Panagan 3+5reb+4ast
Pelita Jaya: A.Dhyaksa 14+3reb+3ast, D.Hill 8+8reb+2ast, M.Fernando 7+6reb, V.Kosasih 7+14reb+1ast, G.Saputra 5+6reb+1ast, R.Mononimbar 4+9reb+2ast

WBS - Satria Muda 54-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Satria Muda's (13-3) road victory over second-ranked WBS (8-8) 80-54 on Sunday. Satria Muda had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Elijah Foster (203-1996, college: Nevada) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Muhamad Aziz (186-1996) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Foster is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. American guard Sameen Swint (193, college: GBC) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and international point guard Widyanta-Putra Teja (180-1997) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Satria Muda have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-3 record. Loser WBS keeps the second place with eight games lost. They share the position with Hangtuah. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Indonesia P..
Top scorers:
WBS: S.Swint 19+9reb+2ast, W.Teja 11+5reb+4ast, D.Rio 7+2reb+1ast, R.Pamungkas 5+2reb, M.Joni 4+1reb+1ast, P.Regowo 4+1reb
Satria Muda: E.Foster 21+12reb+1ast, M.Aziz 14+7reb+1ast, A.Wisnu 9+3reb+8ast, B.Griffin 8+5reb+2ast, A.Seputra 7+3ast, F.Muhammad 7+5reb



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