IBL Round 31 (Regular Season): Dewa United defeat Kesatria BS in the game between Top 4 teams

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.

An interesting game for Dewa United (20-3) which played road game in Jakarta against 3rd placed Kesatria BS (18-3). First ranked Dewa United had an easy win 116-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kesatria BS. Dewa United dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Kesatria BS's 44. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Kesatria BS's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) contributed with 26 points and 6 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. American Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for Kesatria BS. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dewa United maintains first place with 20-3 record. Newly promoted Kesatria BS keeps the third position with three games lost. Dewa United are looking forward to face league's second-placed Pelita Jaya in Jakarta in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kesatria BS will play on the road against Borneo in Pontianak and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in . Eleventh ranked Tangerang (6-15) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 13th ranked Bima Perkasa (4-19) 70-69 on Saturday evening. It was a great evening for American forward Nick Stover (198-1993, college: USA) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. Danny Ray helped adding 19 points. Tangerang's coach Antonius Endratmo allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American Brandis Raley-Ross (189-1987, college: S.Carolina) responded with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Tangerang maintains eleventh place with 6-15 record. Bima Perkasa at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. Tangerang will play against higher ranked Kesatria BS (#3) in Jakarta in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bima Perkasa will have a break next round.
The game between 12th ranked Satya Wacana (5-17) and fourth ranked Satria Muda (16-7) in Salatiga on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Jakarta outscored Satya Wacana 112-68. It was a quality performance for Ricardo Zamora who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 assists and 5 steals. Tyree Robinson came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for Satya Wacana in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satria Muda have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 16-7 record. Satya Wacana lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. Satria Muda will meet Prawira (#5) in the next round. Satya Wacana will play against Prawira (#5) in Bandung and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 31 were not that significant. Rajawali was smashed by Hangtuah on the road 100-81. Satya Wacana was destroyed by Bali Utd. on its own court 83-102. Borneo outscored Hangtuah in Pontianak 103-75. Bottom-ranked Pacific Caesar recorded a loss to Rans Pik at home 95-105.



Hangtuah - Rajawali 100-81

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Hangtuah (8-15) crushed 8th ranked Rajawali (9-14) in Jakarta 100-81 on Saturday. Hangtuah made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Rajawali turnovers. Hangtuah looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American-Nigerian guard Michael Kolawole (195-1997, college: Lamar) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 7 assists. American Anthony January (204-1993, college: CSUSB) accounted for 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Five Hangtuah players scored in double figures. Danish-Ivorian center Jonas Zohore (210-1991, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American guard Jabari Bird (198-1994, college: California) added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Rajawali in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Hangtuah went down to tenth position due to points difference. Newly promoted Rajawali keeps the eighth place with 14 games lost. Hangtuah will meet at home higher ranked Bali Utd. (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rajawali will play against Pacific Caesar and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: J.Bird 22+5reb+5ast, P.McGlynn 21+5reb+4ast, J.Zohore 19+10reb+3ast, J.Wongso 6+1reb+1ast, H.Thio 5+4reb+6ast, P.Hosbach 2+3reb+2ast
Hangtuah: M.Kolawole 22+4reb+7ast, A.January 21+7reb+1ast, D.Pratama 18+1ast, T.De Thaey 14+5reb+2ast, F.Amir 12+2reb+5ast, S.Neno 9+4reb+1ast

Satya Wacana - Bali Utd. 83-102

Very expected game when 12th ranked Satya Wacana (5-17) was smashed by seventh ranked Bali Utd. (12-11) in Salatiga 102-83 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for American center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Abraham Wenas (174-1996) accounted for 23 points and 6 assists for the winning side. American Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: A&M-Commerce) came up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import center Mikey Henn (202-1997, college: Penn State) added 20 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Satya Wacana in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bali Utd. maintains seventh place with 12-11 record. Satya Wacana lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. Bali Utd. will meet Hangtuah (#10) in the next round. Satya Wacana will play against Prawira in Bandung and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: T.Robinson 28+15reb+3ast, M.Henn 20+10reb+2ast, H.Lakay 14+3reb+1ast, I.Asrat 10+4reb+5ast, R.Prasetya 4, C.Biyantaka 3+1reb+2ast
Bali Utd.: K.Green 24+9reb, A.Wenas 23+4reb+6ast, X.Cannefax 19+6reb+7ast, R.Batte 10+8reb, P.Indrawan 9+2reb+1ast, R.Putra 7+3reb+1ast

Tangerang - Bima Perkasa 70-69

Important game to mention about took place in . Eleventh ranked Tangerang (6-15) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 13th ranked Bima Perkasa (4-19) 70-69 on Saturday evening. It was a great evening for American forward Nick Stover (198-1993, college: USA) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. Danny Ray (181-1997) helped adding 19 points. Stover is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Tangerang's coach Antonius Endratmo allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American Brandis Raley-Ross (189-1987, college: S.Carolina) responded with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and the other American import forward Garrius Holloman (198, college: BCU, agency: Diamond Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Tangerang maintains eleventh place with 6-15 record. Bima Perkasa at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. Tangerang will play against higher ranked Kesatria BS (#3) in Jakarta in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bima Perkasa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bima Perkasa: B.Raley-Ross 25+7reb+5ast, G.Holloman 14+10reb+6ast, A.Kurniawan 9, A.Mustofa 7+3reb, J.Komagum 6+11reb+2ast, J.Desmet 3+1ast
Tangerang: N.Stover 23+7reb+1ast, D.Ray 19+3reb+3ast, S.Green 12+5reb+3ast, A.Lensun 6+2ast, R.Aprilian 4+4reb+3ast, M.Williams 4+9reb

Hangtuah - Borneo 75-103

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when tenth ranked Borneo (8-14) rolled over 9th ranked Hangtuah (8-15) in Jakarta 103-75 on Sunday. Borneo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Hangtuah's 28. Borneo looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Point guard Sevly Rondonuwu (173-1996) accounted for 18 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Borneo players scored in double figures. Belgian forward Thomas De Thaey (203-1991, college: NC State) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and American-Nigerian guard Michael Kolawole (195-1997, college: Lamar) added 12 points respectively for Hangtuah in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Borneo moved-up to ninth place. Loser Hangtuah dropped to the tenth position with 15 games lost. Borneo will meet at home higher ranked Kesatria BS (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hangtuah will play against Bali Utd. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hangtuah: T.De Thaey 23+12reb+2ast, M.Kolawole 12+4reb+3ast, D.Pratama 11+1ast, A.January 9+7reb, F.Amir 9+2reb+4ast, D.O'neal Pamungkas 6+3reb+1ast
Borneo: M.Qualls 32+10reb+8ast, S.Rondonuwu 18+4reb+4ast, S.Taylor Jr. 13+6reb+2ast, J.Johnson 10+7reb+4ast, A.Scott 9+1reb+9ast, C.Chrissler 8+1reb

Satya Wacana - Satria Muda 68-112

The game between 12th ranked Satya Wacana (5-17) and fourth ranked Satria Muda (16-7) in Salatiga on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Jakarta outscored Satya Wacana 112-68. Satria Muda made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Satya Wacana turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Satya Wacana's players. It was a quality performance for Nicaraguan guard Ricardo Zamora who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 assists and 5 steals. The former international guard Abraham Grahita (180-1995) accounted for 14 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Five Satria Muda players scored in double figures. American Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: A&M-Commerce) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import center Mikey Henn (202-1997, college: Penn State) added 18 points respectively for Satya Wacana in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satria Muda have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 16-7 record. Satya Wacana lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. Satria Muda will meet Prawira (#5) in the next round. Satya Wacana will play against Prawira (#5) in Bandung and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: T.Robinson 22+11reb+5ast, M.Henn 18+4reb, I.Asrat 17+1reb+2ast, R.Fernando 7+2reb+3ast, C.Biyantaka 3+2reb, P.Wijaya 1+1reb
Satria Muda: R.Zamora 18+4reb+10ast, A.Alhadar 14+5reb+1ast, A.Grahita 14+2reb+5ast, J.Kokodiputra 14+2reb+1ast, A.Pustovyi 13+4reb+2ast, M.Aziz 11+1reb+1ast

Pacific Caesar - Rans Pik 95-105

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Pacific Caesar (2-19) lost to sixth ranked Rans Pik (13-10) in Surabaya 95-105 on Sunday. Rans Pik dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Pacific Caesar's 40. They outrebounded Pacific Caesar 51-40 including 17 on the offensive glass. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for LeBryan Nash (198, college: OK State) who led the winners and scored 32 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee) accounted for 21 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side. Four Rans Pik players scored in double figures. Guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St.) came up with 41 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) added 18 points, 19 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Pacific Caesar in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rans Pik maintains sixth place with 13-10 record. Loser Pacific Caesar stay dead last with 19 lost games. Rans Pik will meet league's second-placed Pelita Jaya in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pacific Caesar will play against Rajawali (#8) in Jakarta and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: K.Blevins 41+7reb+6ast, S.Hurt 18+19reb+8ast, D.Dhoifullah 12+2reb+3ast, C.Yudha 8, A.Pratama 7+8reb+1ast, F.Darmawan 3
Rans Pik: L.Nash 32+8reb+2ast, J.Fields 21+15reb+1ast, K.Funderburk 17+2reb+2ast, D.Van Oostrum 11+11reb+12ast, D.Salamena 7+5reb, D.Nuban 6+2reb

Kesatria BS - Dewa United 85-116

An interesting game for Dewa United (20-3) which played road game in Jakarta against 3rd placed Kesatria BS (18-3). First ranked Dewa United had an easy win 116-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kesatria BS. Dewa United dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Kesatria BS's 44. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Kesatria BS's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) contributed with 26 points and 6 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Kesatria BS. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dewa United maintains first place with 20-3 record. Newly promoted Kesatria BS keeps the third position with three games lost. Dewa United are looking forward to face league's second-placed Pelita Jaya in Jakarta in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kesatria BS will play on the road against Borneo in Pontianak and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Kesatria BS: K.Barkley 23+10reb+6ast, C.Gettys 14+10reb+3ast, T.Johns 13+6reb+2ast, K.Poetiray 13+5reb+1ast, N.Saputra 7+2reb+1ast, S.Susanto 7+1reb
Dewa United: T.Miller 27+10reb+3ast, J.Adams 26+4reb+6ast, G.Solano 20+5reb+10ast, L.Prosper 17+12reb+1ast, R.Disi 12+2reb+1ast, K.Gemilang 11+2reb+2ast