IBL Round 18 (Regular Season): Pelita Jaya beat Rajawali in a derby game

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 (#2) and Rajawali (#8). Pelita Jaya (12-1) smashed visiting Rajawali (7-9) by 25 points 82-57. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Rajawali's players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Anthony Beane (188-1994, college: SIU, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 21 points and 8 assists. American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jabari Bird (198-1994, college: California) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 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. Pelita Jaya have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-1 record behind leader Dewa United. Rajawali lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. Pelita Jaya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rajawali will play against Tangerang (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Dewa United delivered the thirteenth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 14th ranked Pacific Caesar (1-11) 95-75 in Surabaya. It was a good game for international center Lester Prosper (209-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Tavario Miller contributed with 12 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St.) replied with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for Pacific Caesar. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Dewa United (13-0) have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 13 victories in a row. Pacific Caesar lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Dewa United will play against Satya Wacana (#12) in Salatiga in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Pacific Caesar will have a break next round.
Ninth-ranked Hangtuah (5-7) made lots of trouble for third ranked Kesatria BS (11-1) in Jakarta on Friday. Kesatria BS managed to secure only three-point victory 77-74. However their fans expected much easier game. The game was dominated by American players. Taylor Johns had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Zoran Talley with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Kesatria BS have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kesatria BS maintains third position with 11-1 record having just three points less than leader Dewa United. Hangtuah at the other side keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. Kesatria BS will meet at home Bali Utd. (#7) in the next round. Hangtuah will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 18 Borneo was defeated by Pelita Jaya in Jakarta 79-72.



Pacific Caesar - Dewa United 75-95

Undefeated leader Dewa United delivered the thirteenth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 14th ranked Pacific Caesar (1-11) 95-75 in Surabaya. Dewa United outrebounded Pacific Caesar 50-34 including a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Dewa United players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for international center Lester Prosper (209-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Dewa United players scored in double figures. American guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St.) replied with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) added 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Pacific Caesar. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dewa United (13-0) have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 13 victories in a row. Pacific Caesar lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Dewa United will play against Satya Wacana (#12) in Salatiga in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Pacific Caesar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dewa United: L.Prosper 19+10reb+5ast, G.Solano 18+3reb+4ast, J.Adams 13+5reb+2ast, T.Miller 12+14reb+1ast, K.Gemilang 7+6reb+3ast, D.Rio 6+1reb+4ast
Pacific Caesar: K.Blevins 23+8reb+4ast, J.Richardson 23+4reb+3ast, S.Hurt 16+11reb+4ast, D.Frederico 4+1reb, D.Daffa 3+2reb, A.Muhammad 2+1reb

Pelita Jaya - Rajawali 82-57

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Pelita Jaya (#2) and Rajawali (#8). Pelita Jaya (12-1) smashed visiting Rajawali (7-9) by 25 points 82-57. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Rajawali's players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Anthony Beane (188-1994, college: SIU, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 21 points and 8 assists. American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jabari Bird (198-1994, college: California) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and Danish-Ivorian center Jonas Zohore (210-1991, agency: BIG) added 15 points and 12 rebounds respectively. 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 ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-1 record behind leader Dewa United. Rajawali lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. Pelita Jaya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rajawali will play against Tangerang (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: A.Beane 21+4reb+8ast, K.McDaniels 18+10reb+2ast, T.Robinson 15+8reb+2ast, M.Guntara 7+3reb+1ast, A.Dhyaksa 5+2ast, T.Greans 5
Rajawali: J.Bird 23+13reb+1ast, J.Zohore 15+12reb+1ast, P.McGlynn 9+1reb+2ast, W.Christopher 4+2reb+2ast, R.Pamungkas 3+1reb+1ast, T.Hendra 2

Kesatria BS - Hangtuah 77-74

Ninth-ranked Hangtuah (5-7) made lots of trouble for third ranked Kesatria BS (11-1) in Jakarta on Friday. Kesatria BS managed to secure only three-point victory 77-74. However their fans expected much easier game. Kesatria BS looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Center Taylor Johns (197, college: UC Riverside) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Kesatria BS players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Zoran Talley (198-1994, college: Iowa St.) with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and center Ronald Delph (213-1993, college: FAU) scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Kesatria BS have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kesatria BS maintains third position with 11-1 record having just three points less than leader Dewa United. Hangtuah at the other side keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. Kesatria BS will meet at home Bali Utd. (#7) in the next round. Hangtuah will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kesatria BS: C.Gettys 17+8reb, T.Johns 16+15reb+4ast, K.Barkley 16+12reb+5ast, N.Saputra 12+4reb+2ast, L.Esha 6, K.Poetiray 4+5ast
Hangtuah: Z.Talley 25+8reb+5ast, R.Delph 18+8reb, M.Kolawole 14+4reb+1ast, P.Dandung Oneal 6+2reb+4ast, D.Pratama 5+6reb+2ast, F.Amir 4+8reb+3ast

Pelita Jaya - Borneo 79-72

There was no surprise in Jakarta where 11th ranked Borneo (4-10) was defeated by second ranked Pelita Jaya (12-1) 79-72 on Friday. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Anthony Beane (188-1994, college: SIU, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Pelita Jaya players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Jamaican-American Akeem Scott (180-1983, college: High Point) with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. Borneo's coach Tondi Syailendra rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Pelita Jaya have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-1 record behind leader Dewa United. Loser Borneo keeps the eleventh place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: T.Robinson 17+5reb, K.McDaniels 16+8reb+5ast, A.Beane 14+4reb+6ast, A.Dhyaksa 13+6reb+3ast, M.Guntara 8+3reb+1ast, B.Jawato 8+7reb+5ast
Borneo: M.Qualls 20+6reb+3ast, A.Scott 16+8reb+8ast, J.Johnson 16+7reb, D.Muhammad 8+5reb+1ast, C.Calvin 6+2reb, S.Rondonuwu 3+2reb+1ast