IBL Round 6 (Regular Season): Satria Muda lose to Simba Bogor

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Satria Muda (7-1). They were edged by third ranked Simba Bogor (6-2) 84-82 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Satria Muda. They outrebounded Satria Muda 48-33 including 18 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Simba Bogor made 12 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Satria Muda helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 15 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Abraham Grahita (180-1995) with 22 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Simba Bogor have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Hangtuah. Satria Muda at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Hangtuah. Satria Muda will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Simba Bogor will try to continue on its current victory against twelfth ranked Bima Perkasa in Sakti.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Hangtuah as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Hangtuah defeated 9th ranked Pelita Jaya in Jakarta 81-74. U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and Adonys Henriquez supported him with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks by American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) did not help to save the game for Pelita Jaya. Pelita Jaya's coach Johannis Winar rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hangtuah (8-2) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Defending champion Pelita Jaya dropped to the seventh place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Undefeated Satria Muda (7-1) recorded its first loss in Surabaya on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Dewa United (6-3) 85-77. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Satria Muda. The best player for the winners was Jordan Adams who scored 28 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was LeBryan Nash who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dewa United have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Prawira. Loser Satria Muda dropped to the second position with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Pelita Jaya destroyed Tangerang on the opponent's court 97-75. Dewa United managed to outperform Satya Wacana in a home game 79-62. Winless Rajawali recorded a loss to Hangtuah on the road 77-63. Bali Utd. was defeated by Prawira on its own court 68-86.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 17 rebounds by Norbertas Giga of Prawira.



Hangtuah - Pelita Jaya 81-74

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Hangtuah as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Hangtuah defeated 9th ranked Pelita Jaya in Jakarta 81-74. Hangtuah outrebounded Pelita Jaya 41-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. Hangtuah players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) supported him with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks by American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) did not help to save the game for Pelita Jaya. International guard Anthony Beane (188-1994, college: SIU, agency: Pensack Sports) added 19 points and 5 assists. Four Pelita Jaya players scored in double figures. Pelita Jaya's coach Johannis Winar rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hangtuah (8-2) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Defending champion Pelita Jaya dropped to the seventh place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: A.Beane 19+5ast, K.McDaniels 13+11reb+4ast, M.Arighi 12+3reb+1ast, J.McLaughlin 10+5reb+3ast, J.Dickey III 6+5reb+3ast, B.Jawato 5+4reb+3ast
Hangtuah: R.Christmas 24+14reb+7ast, A.Henriquez 19+8reb+8ast, D.Pratama 16+4reb+2ast, A.Satrio 8+1reb, F.Amir 8+7reb, J.Kuntara 6+2reb+3ast

Simba Bogor - Satria Muda 84-82

Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Satria Muda (7-1). They were edged by third ranked Simba Bogor (6-2) 84-82 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Satria Muda. They outrebounded Satria Muda 48-33 including 18 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Simba Bogor made 12 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Satria Muda helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 15 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Abraham Grahita (180-1995) with 22 points and 4 assists and American LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Simba Bogor have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Hangtuah. Satria Muda at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Hangtuah. Satria Muda will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Simba Bogor will try to continue on its current victory against twelfth ranked Bima Perkasa in Sakti.
Top scorers:
Satria Muda: A.Grahita 22+2reb+4ast, L.Nash 14+9reb+3ast, W.Teja 14+5reb+4ast, W.Lewis 12+6reb, A.Seputra 6+1reb, J.Crump 5+1reb+3ast
Simba Bogor: K.Buffen 26+5reb, D.Van Oostrum 22+1reb+5ast, T.De Thaey 16+10reb+1ast, A.Fuller 15+14reb+1ast, S.Surliyadin 3+6reb+2ast, F.Shihab 2+2reb+3ast

Tangerang - Pelita Jaya 75-97

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 8th ranked Tangerang (4-4) was crushed at home by ninth ranked Pelita Jaya (4-1) 97-75 on Thursday. Pelita Jaya dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Tangerang's 36. They outrebounded Tangerang 44-32 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Tangerang's players. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) chipped in 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) who recorded 17 points and 5 assists and center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Four Tangerang players 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. Defending champion moved-up to seventh place. Loser Tangerang dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Pelita Jaya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tangerang will play against Satya Wacana (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tangerang: S.Branch 17+2reb+5ast, J.Shaw 14+9reb, C.Bryant 11+7reb, E.Enguio 10+4reb, A.Lensun 8+1reb+2ast, R.Aprilian 4+1reb+1ast
Pelita Jaya: J.Dickey III 22+10reb+5ast, K.McDaniels 22+9reb+4ast, A.Goantara 9+3reb+2ast, M.Guntara 8+3reb+1ast, B.Jawato 8+2reb, A.Beane 6+4reb+11ast

Dewa United - Satya Wacana 79-62

Very predictable result in Surabaya where sixth ranked Dewa United (6-3) defeated 11th ranked Satya Wacana (2-7) 79-62 on Thursday. Dewa United outrebounded Satya Wacana 49-34 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was international center Lester Prosper (209-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds. American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward KK Curry (201-2000, college: UT Martin) who recorded 19 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dewa United have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Prawira. Satya Wacana lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with seven games lost. Dewa United will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Satya Wacana will play against Tangerang (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: K.Curry 19+8reb+1ast, M.Davison 13+5reb+3ast, Y.Rahadiyanto 8+2reb, B.Anggara 6+1ast, R.Sardy 6+2reb, J.Haslem 3+8reb+3ast
Dewa United: L.Prosper 25+16reb+3ast, J.Adams 13+5reb+5ast, K.Gemilang 11+2reb+2ast, M.Dime 9+10reb+1ast, G.Paulino 6+2reb+5ast, P.Nikolas 5+1reb

Hangtuah - Rajawali 77-63

Not a big story in a game in Jakarta where bottom-ranked Rajawali (0-8) was defeated by second ranked Hangtuah (8-2) 77-63 on Friday. Hangtuah looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Hangtuah players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Dennis Clifford (213-1992, college: Boston Coll.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import forward Quintin Dove (197-1998, college: UT Martin) added 25 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hangtuah have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Rajawali still closes the standings with eight games lost. Hangtuah will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rajawali will play against Borneo (#8) in Pontianak and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: Q.Dove 25+8reb+2ast, D.Clifford 13+18reb+6ast, J.Oei 10+4reb, D.Winata 5+3ast, A.Manuel 4+4reb+2ast, C.Manuputty 3+1ast
Hangtuah: R.Christmas 22+11reb+4ast, A.Henriquez 17+5reb+4ast, A.Satrio 12+1ast, F.Amir 11+6reb+2ast, D.Pratama 5+4reb+4ast, M.Hedyan 4+2reb+3ast

Dewa United - Satria Muda 85-77

Undefeated Satria Muda (7-1) recorded its first loss in Surabaya on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Dewa United (6-3) 85-77. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Satria Muda. Dewa United dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Satria Muda's 38. Dewa United had a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Dewa United made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) who scored 28 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. International center Lester Prosper (209-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Dewa United and four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dewa United have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Prawira. Loser Satria Muda dropped to the second position with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Satria Muda: L.Nash 16+12reb+4ast, R.Bell 13+6reb+2ast, W.Teja 12+1reb+1ast, W.Lewis 10+8reb+2ast, A.Alhadar 9+6reb, A.Grahita 6+4reb
Dewa United: J.Adams 28+9reb+4ast, L.Prosper 18+15reb+3ast, K.Gemilang 14+3reb, M.Dime 12+15reb+2ast, G.Paulino 10+3reb+4ast, R.Disi 3

Bali Utd. - Prawira 68-86

Everything went according to plan in Denpasar where sixth ranked Prawira (6-3) beat 10th ranked Bali Utd. (2-6) 86-68 on Wednesday. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds. American-Malaysian guard John Murry (194-1995, college: Austin Peay, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) chipped in 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Murry is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 23 points and point guard Gede Wimbardi (178-2004) added 17 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Prawira moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Dewa United. Loser Bali Utd. keeps the tenth position with six games lost. Prawira will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bali Utd. will play against Kesatria BS (#6) in Jakarta and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: X.Cannefax 23+1reb+2ast, G.Wimbardi 17+3reb+2ast, B.Arthur-Williams 11+7reb+3ast, J.Nurse 8+6reb+2ast, P.Pande 4+11reb+5ast, I.Kurniawan 3+3reb+2ast
Prawira: J.Murry 23+6reb+7ast, N.Giga 20+17reb+3ast, Y.Saputera 14+1reb+5ast, D.Washington 9+3reb+1ast, M.Fhirdan Guntara 7+2reb+6ast, P.Wiguna 7+4reb+1ast