IBL Round 5 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 5 most important game was a victory of Hangtuah over 6th ranked Kesatria BS 73-70 on Saturday night. Hangtuah looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Kesatria BS's players. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) contributed with 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American-Taiwanese power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds for Kesatria BS. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hangtuah have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 6-2 record behind leader Satria Muda. Kesatria BS at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Prawira and Dewa United. Hangtuah's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Rajawali.
Important game to mention about took place in Jakarta. Sixth ranked Kesatria BS (5-3) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging 3rd placed Prawira (5-3) 62-60 in the game for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Prawira. American-Taiwanese power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners and Dayon Griffin chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. International point guard Yudha Saputera (176-1998) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Kesatria BS moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Prawira and Dewa United. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bima Perkasa's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after six consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Surabaya, where they edged Pacific Caesar (1-7) 85-83 on Sunday. Kierell Green nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds for the winning side. AJ Bramah came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks for Pacific Caesar in the defeat. Bima Perkasa (1-6) left bottom position moving up to twelfth place. It was Pacific Caesar's seventh loss in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: winless Rajawali was smashed by Dewa United on the road 104-80. Bali Utd. won against Bima Perkasa on its own court 71-54. Satria Muda managed to outperform Pacific Caesar in Jakarta 94-85. Satya Wacana recorded a loss to Prawira at home 60-72. Tangerang was crushed by Dewa United on the opponent's court 109-82. Satya Wacana was beaten by Hangtuah in a home game 71-76. Satria Muda won against Bali Utd. on the road 96-86.



Dewa United - Rajawali 104-80

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Dewa United (5-3) crushed bottom-ranked Rajawali (0-7) in Surabaya 104-80 on Wednesday. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Dewa United made 7 blocks. International center Lester Prosper (209-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and Senegalese-American center Malik Dime (206-1992, college: Washington, agency: Slash Sports) accounted for 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Five Dewa United players scored in double figures. American forward Quintin Dove (197-1998, college: UT Martin) came up with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import center Dennis Clifford (213-1992, college: Boston Coll.) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Rajawali in the defeat. 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 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Prawira and Kesatria BS. Loser Rajawali still closes the standings with seven games lost. Dewa United will meet at home league's leader Satria Muda in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rajawali's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Hangtuah.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: Q.Dove 31+8reb+5ast, D.Clifford 15+9reb+2ast, D.Winata 15+4ast, J.Oei 9+2reb+1ast, J.Wongso 6+1reb+2ast, A.Alfiandi 2
Dewa United: L.Prosper 21+15reb+2ast, M.Dime 20+8reb+4ast, G.Paulino 16+1reb+2ast, K.Gemilang 16+2reb+2ast, J.Adams 15+4reb+2ast, H.Hardianus 8+1reb+4ast

Bali Utd. - Bima Perkasa 71-54

Everything could happen in Denpasar at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Bali Utd. and 13th ranked Bima Perkasa had identical 1-5 record. This time Bali Utd. used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Sakti 71-54 on Friday night. American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) nailed 27 points and 6 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Bobby Arthur-Williams (201-1997, college: Pitt St., agency: Starting 5) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds. Cannefax is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St., agency: Diamond Sports) came up with 16 points and 8 rebounds and forward Habib Annur (189-1995) added 7 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Bima Perkasa in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bali Utd. maintains tenth place with 2-5 record. Bima Perkasa lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bima Perkasa: K.Blevins 16+8reb+1ast, H.Santosa 13+2ast, A.Kurniawan 9+2reb, H.Annur 7+12reb+1ast, Y.Yeremia 6+9reb+5ast, A.Rizqiano 2+1reb
Bali Utd.: X.Cannefax 27+1reb+6ast, B.Arthur-Williams 15+8reb+3ast, P.Pande 13+12reb, I.Kurniawan 6+5reb+1ast, J.Nurse 4+3reb, I.Putra 3+4reb+1ast

Pacific Caesar - Satria Muda 85-94

Very predictable result when leader Satria Muda (7-0) won against 12th ranked Pacific Caesar (1-7) in Surabaya 94-85 on Friday. American LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and the former international guard Abraham Grahita (180-1995) accounted for 26 points. Four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 17 rebounds and American forward Chrishon Briggs (195-1995, college: CSUB) added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Pacific Caesar in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Satria Muda have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Pacific Caesar lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. Satria Muda will meet Dewa United (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Pacific Caesar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: A.Bramah 31+17reb+3ast, F.Johnson 18+5reb+5ast, C.Briggs 15+7reb+8ast, D.Dhoifullah 8+2ast, M.Miranda 8+6reb+1ast, M.Ariezky 3+2reb+2ast
Satria Muda: A.Grahita 26+2reb+2ast, L.Nash 20+14reb+3ast, J.Crump 12+3reb+3ast, W.Lewis 10+7reb+2ast, W.Teja 8+1reb+5ast, R.Bell 8+7reb+3ast

Kesatria BS - Hangtuah 70-73

Round 5 most important game was a victory of Hangtuah over 6th ranked Kesatria BS 73-70 on Saturday night. Hangtuah looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Kesatria BS's players. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American-Taiwanese power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds and American forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Kesatria BS. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hangtuah have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 6-2 record behind leader Satria Muda. Kesatria BS at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Prawira and Dewa United. Hangtuah's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Rajawali.
Top scorers:
Kesatria BS: N.Saputra 16+4reb, D.Griffin 14+3reb+5ast, W.Artino 11+17reb, T.Thibodeaux 10+10reb+3ast, I.Muhamad 8+3reb, K.Eliazer 4+2ast
Hangtuah: D.Pratama 19+4reb+1ast, A.Henriquez 15+7reb+10ast, R.Christmas 13+11reb+1ast, F.Amir 12+4reb+4ast, J.Kuntara 7+6reb+6ast, S.Kasim 3

Satya Wacana - Prawira 60-72

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Satya Wacana (2-6) lost to third ranked Prawira (5-3) in Salatiga 60-72 on Saturday. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward DeVaughn Washington (203-1989, college: Ohio) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and international point guard Yudha Saputera (176-1998) accounted for 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists and the other American import power forward Jailan Haslem (209-1997, college: Charlotte) added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Satya Wacana in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Prawira have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Prawira went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Dewa United and Kesatria BS. Satya Wacana lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with six games lost. Prawira will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Satya Wacana will play against Dewa United (#6) in Surabaya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: K.Curry 12+2reb+2ast, H.Lakay 12+3reb, M.Davison 10+8reb+12ast, J.Haslem 7+10reb, Y.Rahadiyanto 7+1reb, S.Kane 4+4reb
Prawira: D.Washington 19+11reb+2ast, J.Murry 14+3reb+3ast, Y.Saputera 10+5reb+5ast, N.Giga 6+9reb+4ast, J.Atmaja 6, S.Fauzan 5+2reb

Dewa United - Tangerang 109-82

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Dewa United (5-3) outplayed 4th placed Tangerang (4-3) in Surabaya 109-82 on Saturday. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) nailed 30 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side and international center Lester Prosper (209-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) accounted for 17 points and 12 rebounds. Four Dewa United players scored in double figures. American guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) came up with 34 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and the other American import center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Tangerang in the defeat. 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 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Prawira and Kesatria BS. Loser Tangerang dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Borneo. Dewa United will meet at home league's leader Satria Muda in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tangerang will play against Pelita Jaya (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tangerang: S.Branch 34+8reb+7ast, J.Shaw 16+7reb+2ast, C.Bryant 15+8reb+1ast, E.Enguio 6+1reb+2ast, H.Tito Aji 5+1reb, R.Aprilian 3
Dewa United: J.Adams 30+3reb+6ast, L.Prosper 17+12reb, D.Saputra 16+3reb+1ast, G.Paulino 15+5reb+5ast, M.Dime 9+7reb+2ast, K.Gemilang 8+3reb+1ast

Satya Wacana - Hangtuah 71-76

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Satya Wacana (2-6) lost to second ranked Hangtuah (6-2) in Salatiga 71-76 on Sunday. Hangtuah looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) accounted for 16 points and 9 rebounds. American forward KK Curry (201-2000, college: UT Martin) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Satya Wacana in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Hangtuah have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 6-2 record behind leader Satria Muda. Satya Wacana lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh 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 Rajawali.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: K.Curry 25+12reb+3ast, M.Davison 16+7reb+3ast, K.Sihombing 11+5reb+1ast, I.Mailensun 5+3reb+2ast, B.Anggara 5+2reb+1ast, S.Kane 4+1reb+3ast
Hangtuah: A.Henriquez 22+13reb+8ast, R.Christmas 16+9reb+2ast, D.Pratama 12+2reb+2ast, A.Satrio 7+3ast, F.Amir 6+1reb+1ast, S.Kasim 5+2reb

Pacific Caesar - Bima Perkasa 83-85

Bima Perkasa's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after six consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Surabaya, where they edged Pacific Caesar (1-7) 85-83 on Sunday. Bima Perkasa looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bima Perkasa made 7 blocks. American center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St., agency: Diamond Sports) accounted for 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks and Puerto Rican-Dominican guard Miguel Miranda (198-2001, college: National Park) added 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Pacific Caesar in the defeat. Four Pacific Caesar players scored in double figures. Bima Perkasa (1-6) left bottom position moving up to twelfth place. It was Pacific Caesar's seventh loss in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: M.Miranda 22+11reb+6ast, A.Bramah 21+17reb+5ast, F.Johnson 13+3reb+2ast, C.Yudha 10+4reb+2ast, D.Dhoifullah 6+3reb+1ast, A.Pratama 5
Bima Perkasa: K.Green 25+20reb+2ast, K.Blevins 21+6reb+7ast, A.Kurniawan 14+6reb+8ast, J.Desmet 9+3reb+2ast, Y.Yeremia 8+6reb+2ast, J.Panagan 5+1reb+4ast

Bali Utd. - Satria Muda 86-96

No shocking result in a game when leader Satria Muda (7-0) beat 10th ranked Bali Utd. (2-5) in Denpasar 96-86 on Sunday. Satria Muda outrebounded Bali Utd. 45-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. American players dominated the game. LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) nailed 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) accounted for 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. Forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) came up with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and forward Bobby Arthur-Williams (201-1997, college: Pitt St., agency: Starting 5) added 24 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Bali Utd. in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Satria Muda have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Loser Bali Utd. keeps the tenth position with five games lost. Satria Muda will meet Dewa United (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bali Utd. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: B.Arthur-Williams 24+7reb+2ast, X.Cannefax 24+5reb+8ast, G.Wimbardi 20+2reb+3ast, J.Nurse 6+5reb, O.Yogiswara 6+1reb, L.Sakai 3+2reb
Satria Muda: R.Bell 25+5reb+5ast, L.Nash 23+8reb+4ast, J.Crump 18+3reb+1ast, W.Lewis 10+11reb+1ast, J.Chalias 5+3reb+1ast, W.Teja 5+3reb+2ast

Kesatria BS - Prawira 62-60

Important game to mention about took place in Jakarta. Sixth ranked Kesatria BS (5-3) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging 3rd placed Prawira (5-3) 62-60 in the game for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Prawira. American-Taiwanese power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners and American guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. International point guard Yudha Saputera (176-1998) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Kesatria BS moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Prawira and Dewa United. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Prawira: Y.Saputera 19+5reb+6ast, J.Murry 13+2reb+2ast, N.Giga 11+13reb+1ast, M.Fhirdan Guntara 6+7reb+4ast, D.Washington 5+5reb, D.Nuban 4+1ast
Kesatria BS: W.Artino 19+14reb+2ast, D.Griffin 11+6reb+3ast, T.Thibodeaux 7+9reb, A.Wenas 7+1reb+4ast, N.Saputra 5+2reb, A.Metten 5+1reb