IBL Round 39: Bumi Borneo edge Prawira by one point

Randy Bell

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 39 in the IBL took place in Pontianak. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-best Prawira (19-3) to seventh ranked Bumi Borneo (12-10) 75-74 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Prawira. Bumi Borneo made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Prawira turnovers and had a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Prawira helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Ngurah Wisnu Budidharma (180-1990) chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bumi Borneo maintains seventh place with 12-10 record. Prawira at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Jakarta. Second ranked Pelita Jaya faced 4th placed Dewa United. Host Pelita Jaya (20-2) smashed guests from Surabaya (15-8) 97-70. It was a good game for American guard Dashaun Wiggins (188-1991, college: Portland St.) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Andakara Dhyaksa contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American Anthony Johnson (203-1988, college: Fairfield) answered with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Dewa United. 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 series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain second place with 20-2 record behind leader Satria Muda. Dewa United at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Bima Perkasa.
Bottom-ranked Pacific Caesar managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of twelve consecutive losses on Wednesday night. This time they won against fourteenth-ranked NSH in Surabaya 91-85. It was a great evening for Morakinyo Williams who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Andre Rorimpandey with 24 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pacific Caesar maintains sixteenth place with 3-20 record. NSH lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 18 games lost.

Other games of round 39 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Rans Pik crushed Evos Bogor in Gor Merpati 62-42. WBS was beaten by Indonesia P. at home 62-76. Hangtuah destroyed Bima Perkasa on the opponent's court 86-66. Satria Muda outscored Satya Wacana in a home game 87-51. Bali Utd. recorded a loss to Tangerang on the road 74-72.