IBL Round 25 (Regular Season): Prawira defeat Pelita Jaya

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Pelita Jaya (15-2) in Jakarta on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Prawira (11-4) 77-74. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Pelita Jaya. Worth to mention a great performance of American Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 19 rebounds. Dominican Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) contributed with 25 points for the winners. American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds for Pelita Jaya. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Prawira have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 11-4 record. Pelita Jaya at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost.
IBL top team - Dewa United (16-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat sixth ranked Rans Pik (9-8) in Gor Merpati 101-88. Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Jordan Adams chipped in 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American LeBryan Nash (198, college: OK State) responded with 25 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dewa United. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Rans Pik at the other side dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost.
The game between seventh ranked Bali Utd. (10-9) and 8th ranked Rajawali (8-11) in Denpasar on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Bali Utd. beat guests from Jakarta 93-76. Xavier Cannefax nailed 30 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Patrick McGlynn came up with 31 points and 4 assists for Rajawali in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Bali Utd.. They moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Rajawali keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost.

In the last game of round 25 bottom-ranked Pacific Caesar was beaten by Kesatria BS on the road 90-81.
The most impressive performance of 25th round was 17 points and 11 rebounds by Lester Prosper of Dewa United.



Kesatria BS - Pacific Caesar 90-81

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Kesatria BS (14-1) beat bottom-ranked Pacific Caesar (1-15) in Jakarta 90-81 on Sunday. American players dominated the game. Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) nailed a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) accounted for 18 points and 12 rebounds. Four Kesatria BS players scored in double figures. Guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St.) came up with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) added 21 points and 14 rebounds respectively for Pacific Caesar in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for Kesatria BS. Newly promoted Kesatria BS maintains third place with 14-1 record having 2 victories less than leader Dewa United. Pacific Caesar lost their tenth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Kesatria BS: K.Barkley 32+10reb+6ast, C.Gettys 18+12reb+2ast, T.Johns 15+6reb+3ast, F.Purwoko 12+8reb+2ast, K.Poetiray 6+2reb+1ast, A.Rorimpandey 4+2reb+2ast
Pacific Caesar: K.Blevins 28+8reb+4ast, S.Hurt 21+14reb+2ast, D.Dhoifullah 9+7reb+2ast, C.Yudha 8+6reb+1ast, M.Ariezky 8+1reb+1ast, G.Wibowo 4+5reb+1ast

Pelita Jaya - Prawira 74-77

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Pelita Jaya (15-2) in Jakarta on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Prawira (11-4) 77-74. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Pelita Jaya. Worth to mention a great performance of American Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 19 rebounds. Dominican Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) contributed with 25 points for the winners. Hester is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds and American-Filipino forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Pelita Jaya. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Prawira have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 11-4 record. Pelita Jaya at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Prawira: B.Francis 25+3ast, A.Hester 16+19reb, Y.Saputera 11+3reb+7ast, J.Gist 10+8reb+4ast, P.Wiguna 6+2reb+1ast, M.Fhirdan Guntara 4+6reb+1ast
Pelita Jaya: T.Robinson 19+15reb, J.Brownlee 18+6reb+5ast, M.Guntara 13+5reb+1ast, A.Dhyaksa 11+2reb+3ast, B.Jawato 7+3reb+3ast, V.Kosasih 5+2reb+1ast

Bali Utd. - Rajawali 93-76

The game between seventh ranked Bali Utd. (10-9) and 8th ranked Rajawali (8-11) in Denpasar on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Bali Utd. beat guests from Jakarta 93-76. Bali Utd. forced 20 Rajawali turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) nailed 30 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and his fellow American import center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) accounted for 16 points and 16 rebounds. Worth to mention Cannefax played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. American guard Patrick McGlynn (188-1992, college: URI) came up with 31 points and 4 assists and Danish-Ivorian center Jonas Zohore (210-1991, agency: BIG) added 12 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Rajawali in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Bali Utd.. They moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Rajawali keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: X.Cannefax 30+5reb+4ast, R.Batte 23+4reb+3ast, K.Green 16+16reb+3ast, S.Surliyadin 9+1reb+5ast, A.Wenas 6+4reb+11ast, B.Ardiansyah 5
Rajawali: P.McGlynn 31+3reb+4ast, J.Zohore 12+14reb+4ast, C.Winata 9+3reb+1ast, R.Pamungkas 8+1reb, H.Thio 6+1reb+4ast, J.Wongso 6+2reb+2ast

Rans Pik - Dewa United 88-101

IBL top team - Dewa United (16-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat sixth ranked Rans Pik (9-8) in Gor Merpati 101-88. Dewa United outrebounded Rans Pik 41-26 including 19 on the offensive glass. Dewa United players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) chipped in 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five Dewa United players scored in double figures. At the losing side American LeBryan Nash (198, college: OK State) responded with 25 points and 8 rebounds and Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 19 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dewa United. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Rans Pik at the other side dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Dewa United: T.Miller 20+11reb+2ast, K.Gemilang 18+2reb+1ast, L.Prosper 17+11reb+2ast, J.Adams 17+10reb+4ast, G.Solano 13+5reb+9ast, K.Liem 6
Rans Pik: L.Nash 25+8reb+2ast, D.Van Oostrum 19+3reb+6ast, D.Nuban 10+1reb, J.Jordan 9+5reb+1ast, R.Butarbutar 7+1reb+1ast, D.Salamena 5+1reb+1ast