IBL Round 36: Derby game ends with Pelita Jaya's defeat of Indonesia P.

- May 27, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Yesaya Saudale

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Pelita Jaya (#3) and Indonesia P. (#8). Pelita Jaya (18-2) smashed visiting Indonesia P. (9-12) by 21 points 79-58. They outrebounded Indonesia P. 47-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pelita Jaya made 7 blocks. It was a good game for guard Yesaya Saudale (178-2000) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 5 assists. American swingman Dominique Sutton (193-1986, college: NCCU) contributed with 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. point guard Ida Putra (183-2000) replied with 12 points and 5 assists for Indonesia P.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pelita Jaya have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Prawira. Indonesia P. at the other side keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Pelita Jaya is looking forward to face Tangerang (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Indonesia P. will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Satya Wacana managed to get a third victory, breaking the two-game losing streak. This time they won against ninth-ranked WBS in Jakarta 77-68. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Shemar Johnson (204-1996, college: Stillman) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and Randy Prasetya who added 7 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Rio Disi (185-1992) with 12 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satya Wacana (3-17) moved-up to fifteenth place. WBS at the other side keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. Satya Wacana will play against higher ranked NSH (#13) in Jakarta in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. WBS will play on the road against Rans Pik (#6) in Gor Merpati and hopes to get back on the winning track.
IBL top team - Satria Muda (18-1) added another victory to their record on Wednesday. This time they beat sixth ranked Rans Pik (13-7) in Jakarta 83-75. The winners were led by Arki Wisnu who scored that evening 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 14 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists by Akeem Scott did not help to save the game for Rans Pik. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Satria Muda have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-1 record. Loser Rans Pik keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Satria Muda will meet Bali Utd. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rans Pik will play against WBS (#9) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 36: Prawira smashed NSH on the road 108-62. Bottom-ranked Pacific Caesar was destroyed by Bima Perkasa on its own court 76-101. Bali Utd. outscored Bumi Borneo in Denpasar 89-62. Evos Bogor was rolled over Tangerang at home 54-76. Hangtuah defeated Dewa United on the opponent's court 88-74.
The most impressive performance of 36th round was 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by Ronnie Boyce III of Hangtuah.

WBS - Satya Wacana 68-77

Bottom-ranked Satya Wacana managed to get a third victory, breaking the two-game losing streak. This time they won against ninth-ranked WBS in Jakarta 77-68. They outrebounded WBS 50-36 including 35 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Shemar Johnson (204-1996, college: Stillman) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and forward Randy Prasetya (202-1997) who added 7 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was guard Rio Disi (185-1992) with 12 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and the former international Mei Joni (188-1989) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satya Wacana (3-17) moved-up to fifteenth place. WBS at the other side keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. Satya Wacana will play against higher ranked NSH (#13) in Jakarta in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. WBS will play on the road against Rans Pik (#6) in Gor Merpati and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
WBS: D.Rio 12+4reb+6ast, C.Gunawan 12+1reb+2ast, M.Joni 9+6reb+1ast, G.Nickson 8+4reb+1ast, B.Anto 6+3reb+1ast, A.Habib 6+1reb+1ast
Satya Wacana: S.Johnson 22+7reb+2ast, H.Lakay 10+2reb+2ast, B.Maikel 10+5reb+1ast, P.Randy 7+10reb+2ast, M.Lindsay 6+10reb, B.Calvin 5+4reb+1ast

NSH - Prawira 62-108

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Prawira (18-2) crushed 13th ranked NSH (5-15) in Jakarta 108-62 on Wednesday. Prawira dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to NSH's 20. Prawira forced 19 NSH turnovers and outrebounded them 50-27 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Dominican Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and American center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) supported him with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by guard Andre Rorimpandey (177-1996) did not help to save the game for NSH. American power forward Jarrid Famous (209-1988, college: S.Florida, agency: BIG) added 8 points and 9 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Prawira have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-2 record having just one point less than leader Satria Muda, which they share with Pelita Jaya. NSH lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Evos Bogor. Prawira will meet at home Bima Perkasa (#5) in the next round. NSH will play against Satya Wacana (#15) in Salatiga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
NSH: A.Rorimpandey 17+5reb+2ast, A.Fachrul 12+2reb, J.Famous 8+9reb, S.Newkirk 8+1reb+1ast, R.Aprilian 7+1ast, H.Infandi 4+2reb+1ast
Prawira: B.Francis 29+10reb+1ast, J.Shaw 19+8reb+2ast, Y.Saputera 14+4reb+8ast, M.Fernando 9+2reb+3ast, H.Abraham 9+4reb+1ast, I.Muhammad 8+3reb+2ast

Pacific Caesar - Bima Perkasa 76-101

Very expected game when 16th ranked Pacific Caesar (2-18) was smashed by fourth ranked Bima Perkasa (14-7) in Surabaya 101-76 on Wednesday. Bima Perkasa dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Pacific Caesar's 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who scored that evening 17 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import center Fuquan Niles (211-1995, college: CWU, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Bima Perkasa players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) did not help to save the game for Pacific Caesar. Guard Muhammad Ariezky (185-1997) added 15 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bima Perkasa have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Bima Perkasa went down to fifth position due to points difference. Pacific Caesar lost tenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 18 lost games. Bima Perkasa will meet league's second-placed Prawira in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. 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 Dewa United.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: M.Williams 20+10reb+3ast, A.Muhammad 15+4reb, C.Barnes 9+3reb+3ast, H.Muhammad 9+3reb, D.Daffa 7+3reb+3ast, P.Aven 7+2reb+3ast
Bima Perkasa: C.Coleman 17+9reb+1ast, A.Adrianno 17+2reb+4ast, N.Saputra 13+2reb+4ast, F.Niles 12+10reb+3ast, F.Ikram 11+1reb+1ast, S.Samuel 9+2ast

Satria Muda - Rans Pik 83-75

IBL top team - Satria Muda (18-1) added another victory to their record on Wednesday. This time they beat sixth ranked Rans Pik (13-7) in Jakarta 83-75. Satria Muda forced 20 Rans Pik turnovers. The winners were led by the former international Arki Wisnu (187-1988) who scored that evening 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Widyanta-Putra Teja (180-1997) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists by Jamaican-American Akeem Scott (180-1983, college: High Point) did not help to save the game for Rans Pik. David Nuban (186-1998) added 17 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Satria Muda have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-1 record. Loser Rans Pik keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Satria Muda will meet Bali Utd. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rans Pik will play against WBS (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rans Pik: D.Nuban 17+1reb+1ast, A.Scott 14+15reb+5ast, S.Fatur 7+2reb+2ast, V.Wuwungan 7+5reb+1ast, E.Agung Prabowo 6+1ast, J.Kuntara 6+1reb+1ast
Satria Muda: A.Wisnu 20+7reb+4ast, W.Teja 14+5reb+5ast, J.Kokodiputra 12+5reb, L.Oei 11+2reb+1ast, E.Foster 8+10reb+2ast, R.Jackson 7+4reb

Bumi Borneo - Bali Utd. 62-89

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Bali Utd. (8-12) rolled over higher ranked Bumi Borneo (10-10) in Pontianak 89-62 on Thursday. Bali Utd. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Bumi Borneo's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bali Utd. made 7 blocks. The winners were led by American forward Dior Lowhorn (201-1987, college: USF) who scored that evening 16 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import swingman Jay Bowie (196-1992, college: Marist, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Bali Utd. players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by center Muhammad Daffa (185-2000) did not help to save the game for Bumi Borneo. American point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) added 11 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Bali Utd. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Hangtuah. Bumi Borneo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with ten games lost. Bali Utd. will meet at home league's leader Satria Muda in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bumi Borneo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bumi Borneo: D.Muhammad 17+8reb, R.Bell 11+4reb+2ast, S.Agam 8+3reb+1ast, C.Ridley 8+7reb+1ast, R.Shariputra 7+6reb+2ast, B.Ngurah Wisnu 6+3reb+2ast
Bali Utd.: S.Kurniawan 18+1reb+3ast, D.Lowhorn 16+9reb, B.Ardiansyah 14+3reb+1ast, J.Bowie 14+5reb+4ast, P.Indrawan 10+8reb+5ast, S.Surliyadin 7+3reb+3ast

Evos Bogor - Tangerang 54-76

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 13th ranked Evos Bogor's (5-15) home loss to twelfth ranked Tangerang (7-13) 54-76 on Thursday. Tangerang shot 21 for 29 from the free-throw line, while Evos Bogor only scored four points from the stripe. Tangerang had a 37-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American Tyron Criswell (192-1994, college: Nevada) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!) and Jamaican-American center Anthony Allen (210-1992, college: OK State) supported him with 12 points and 21 rebounds. Even 14 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Andre Jackson (199-1994, college: Bowie St., agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) did not help to save the game for Evos Bogor. American-Jamaican center David Haye (183-1994, college: SUNY Delhi) added 14 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Tangerang have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain twelfth position with 7-13 record. Evos Bogor lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with NSH. Tangerang will meet at home higher ranked Pelita Jaya (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Evos Bogor will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Evos Bogor: A.Jackson 14+9reb+1ast, D.Haye 14+7reb+2ast, W.Christopher 6+5reb, C.Manuputty 5+1ast, C.Adrian 5+2reb, A.Anggi 4+4reb
Tangerang: T.Criswell 27+13reb+5ast, D.Ray 14+2reb+4ast, A.Allen 12+21reb, M.Fabio 9+3reb, R.Teddy 3+2reb+2ast, M.Nikholas 3+1reb+2ast

Pelita Jaya - Indonesia P. 79-58

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Pelita Jaya (#3) and Indonesia P. (#8). Pelita Jaya (18-2) smashed visiting Indonesia P. (9-12) by 21 points 79-58. They outrebounded Indonesia P. 47-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pelita Jaya made 7 blocks. It was a good game for guard Yesaya Saudale (178-2000) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 5 assists. American swingman Dominique Sutton (193-1986, college: NCCU) contributed with 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Ida Putra (183-2000) replied with 12 points and 5 assists and international Dame Diagne (197-2005) added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Indonesia P.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pelita Jaya have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Prawira. Indonesia P. at the other side keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Pelita Jaya is looking forward to face Tangerang (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Indonesia P. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Indonesia P.: P.Ida 12+4reb+5ast, D.Dame 11+8reb+2ast, S.Daniel 9+6reb+1ast, T.Greans 7+2reb+1ast, C.Julian 5, W.Gede 4+2reb+2ast
Pelita Jaya: S.Yesaya 15+3reb+5ast, M.Arighi (C) 10+1ast, V.Kosasih 10+8reb, Y.Hendrick 9+1reb+1ast, D.Sutton 9+10reb+2ast, D.Wiggins 9+2reb+4ast

Dewa United - Hangtuah 74-88

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Hangtuah (8-12) defeated higher ranked Dewa United (14-6) in Surabaya 88-74 on Thursday. The winners were led by American guard Ronnie Boyce III (191-1995, college: USF) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Canadian power forward Lewis Diankulu (201-1995, college: Queens, NC) supported him with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Even 24 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by American Anthony Johnson (203-1988, college: Fairfield) did not help to save the game for Dewa United. The former international forward Kaleb Gemilang (184-1991) added 12 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hangtuah moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Bali Utd. Loser Dewa United keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Hangtuah's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta .
Top scorers:
Dewa United: A.Johnson 24+9reb+4ast, K.Gemilang 12+8reb+1ast, X.Prawiro 10+3reb+5ast, K.Poetiray 7+2reb+1ast, E.Leonardo 6+7reb+1ast, F.Purwoko 4+1reb+1ast
Hangtuah: R.Boyce III 25+10reb+4ast, L.Diankulu 16+9reb+1ast, D.Pratama 10+4reb+3ast, S.Carsera 8+1reb, M.Jayadiwangsa 6+1reb, K.Purwanto 5+3reb+6ast

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