IBL Round 8 (Regular Season): Simba Bogor beat Hangtuah by one after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 8 in the IBL took place in Jakarta. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 3rd ranked Hangtuah (9-3) to second ranked Simba Bogor (9-2) 86-85 on Friday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Simba Bogor outrebounded Hangtuah 48-36 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Hangtuah helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 16 rebounds. Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists for Hangtuah. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Simba Bogor have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Satria Muda. Hangtuah at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Simba Bogor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hangtuah will play on the road against Prawira in Bandung and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Jakarta. Second ranked Satria Muda (9-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Pelita Jaya (6-2) 85-83 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pelita Jaya. Worth to mention a great performance of American LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and Avan Seputra who added 20 points during the contest. American guard Jaquori McLaughlin (193-1998, college: UCSB, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Satria Muda keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Simba Bogor. Defending champion Pelita Jaya keeps the seventh place with two games lost. Satria Muda will play against Bima Perkasa (#12) in Sakti in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Pelita Jaya will play on the road against Prawira (#6) in Bandung and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Bandung between Simba Bogor and Prawira. Second ranked Simba Bogor (9-2) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Prawira (7-4). Simba Bogor managed to escape with a 2-point win 82-80 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Prawira. The winners were led by Devon Van Oostrum who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Simba Bogor's coach Anthony Garbelotto used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 21 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by DeVaughn Washington did not help to save the game for Prawira. Simba Bogor have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Satria Muda. Loser Prawira dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. Simba Bogor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Prawira will play against Hangtuah (#3) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: Bali Utd. was beaten by Pelita Jaya on the road 77-65. Satria Muda won against Tangerang on its own court 99-95. Borneo unfortunately lost to Prawira in Bandung 78-87. Pelita Jaya rolled over Pacific Caesar at home 102-78. Tangerang defeated Bima Perkasa on the opponent's court 80-71. Bima Perkasa beat Rajawali in a home game 81-79. Borneo lost to Hangtuah on the road 70-85.



Pelita Jaya - Bali Utd. 77-65

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Pelita Jaya (6-2) beat 10th ranked Bali Utd. (2-8) in Jakarta 77-65 on Tuesday. Pelita Jaya outrebounded Bali Utd. 52-40 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds and power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG) supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Even 12 points and 7 rebounds by forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for Bali Utd.. Forward Bobby Arthur-Williams (201-1997, college: Pitt St., agency: Starting 5) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pelita Jaya have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains seventh position with 6-2 record. Bali Utd. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Satya Wacana. Pelita Jaya will meet higher ranked Prawira (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bali Utd. will play against Dewa United (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: I.Kurniawan 13+2reb+1ast, X.Cannefax 12+7reb+3ast, I.Putra 11+5reb+3ast, B.Arthur-Williams 10+6reb+3ast, P.Pande 8+7reb+1ast, L.Sakai 6+6reb
Pelita Jaya: K.McDaniels 22+16reb+3ast, J.Dickey III 17+10reb+2ast, J.McLaughlin 16+3reb+8ast, A.Beane 11+6reb+2ast, B.Jawato 3+2reb, M.Guntara 2+3reb

Satria Muda - Tangerang 99-95

Very expected game when 9th ranked Tangerang (6-5) lost to second ranked Satria Muda (9-2) in Jakarta 95-99 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Satria Muda had a 37-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Tangerang's players. The winners were led by American point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists and the former international guard Abraham Grahita (180-1995) supported him with 22 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 32 points and 11 rebounds by American guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) did not help to save the game for Tangerang. His fellow American import center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) added 22 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Five Satria Muda and four Tangerang players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Satria Muda keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Simba Bogor. Loser Tangerang dropped to the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with Borneo. Satria Muda will meet at home Bima Perkasa (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tangerang will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tangerang: S.Branch 32+11reb+3ast, J.Shaw 22+10reb, E.Enguio 21+5reb, C.Bryant 12+7reb+4ast, J.Wiyanto 3+1ast, M.As'Adi 3+2reb+3ast
Satria Muda: A.Grahita 22+3reb+4ast, R.Bell 17+5reb+12ast, J.Crump 11+1reb+4ast, W.Lewis 10+8reb+2ast, A.Seputra 10+3reb, L.Nash 10+10reb+1ast

Prawira - Borneo 87-78

Everything could happen in Bandung at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Prawira and 8th ranked Borneo had identical 6-4 record. This time Prawira used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Pontianak 87-78 on Wednesday night. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by American power forward DeVaughn Washington (203-1989, college: Ohio) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 23 rebounds and 5 assists and international point guard Yudha Saputera (176-1998) supported him with 29 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 23 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) did not help to save the game for Borneo. His fellow American import forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) added 19 points and 17 rebounds for the guests. Four Borneo players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Prawira went down to sixth position due to points difference. Loser Borneo keeps the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with Tangerang. Prawira will meet at home higher ranked Hangtuah (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Borneo will play against Pelita Jaya (#7) in Jakarta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Borneo: M.Qualls 23+16reb+5ast, B.McCoy 19+17reb+2ast, X.Ford 14+1reb+3ast, C.Chrissler 13+3reb+2ast, C.Winata 4+3ast, H.Abraham 3+2reb+1ast
Prawira: Y.Saputera 29+1reb+4ast, D.Washington 27+23reb+5ast, F.Mailangkay 10+3reb+1ast, P.Wiguna 9+7reb+3ast, D.Nuban 4+3reb+4ast, M.Fhirdan Guntara 4+3reb+7ast

Pelita Jaya - Pacific Caesar 102-78

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Pacific Caesar (1-9) was outscored by seventh ranked Pelita Jaya (6-2) in Jakarta 102-78 on Thursday. Pelita Jaya dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Pacific Caesar's 40. Pelita Jaya had a 34-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by American guard Jaquori McLaughlin (193-1998, college: UCSB, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG) supported him with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Four Pelita Jaya players scored in double figures. Even 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists by Puerto Rican-Dominican guard Miguel Miranda (198-2001, college: National Park) did not help to save the game for Pacific Caesar. American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) added 19 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. 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 a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains seventh position with 6-2 record. Pacific Caesar lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with nine games lost. Pelita Jaya will meet higher ranked Prawira (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pacific Caesar will play against Satya Wacana (#11) in Salatiga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: M.Miranda 24+6reb+8ast, A.Bramah 19+7reb+2ast, D.Dhoifullah 15+4reb+2ast, F.Johnson 7+1reb, M.Diouf 6+8reb+3ast, A.Pratama 3+3reb
Pelita Jaya: J.McLaughlin 25+5reb+4ast, K.McDaniels 19+4reb+4ast, B.Jawato 14+2reb+1ast, J.Dickey III 14+16reb+3ast, M.Guntara 7+1ast, A.Beane 6+4reb+7ast

Bima Perkasa - Tangerang 71-80

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Tangerang (6-5) defeated 12th ranked Bima Perkasa (2-9) in Sakti 80-71 on Friday. Tangerang made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) supported him with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 32 points and 6 rebounds by guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St., agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Bima Perkasa. Center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) added 19 points and 17 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tangerang moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Borneo. Bima Perkasa lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with nine games lost. Tangerang will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bima Perkasa will play against the league's second-placed Satria Muda (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Bima Perkasa: K.Blevins 32+6reb+3ast, K.Green 19+17reb+1ast, Y.Yeremia 4, C.Raley-Ross 4+2reb+1ast, A.Kurniawan 3+3reb+1ast, A.Rizqiano 3
Tangerang: J.Shaw 20+15reb+1ast, S.Branch 17+7reb+7ast, C.Bryant 17+10reb+1ast, E.Enguio 9+3reb+2ast, L.Effendy 4+3reb+1ast, M.As'Adi 4+3reb

Hangtuah - Simba Bogor 85-86

The most exciting game of round 8 in the IBL took place in Jakarta. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 3rd ranked Hangtuah (9-3) to second ranked Simba Bogor (9-2) 86-85 on Friday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Simba Bogor outrebounded Hangtuah 48-36 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Hangtuah helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 16 rebounds. Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists and U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) added 18 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Hangtuah. Four Hangtuah players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Simba Bogor have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Satria Muda. Hangtuah at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Simba Bogor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hangtuah will play on the road against Prawira in Bandung and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Hangtuah: R.Christmas 18+7reb+2ast, S.Adewunmi 17+4reb+2ast, A.Henriquez 17+14reb+9ast, D.Pratama 10+2reb+1ast, F.Amir 9+3reb+3ast, A.Satrio 5
Simba Bogor: A.Fuller 32+16reb+2ast, K.Buffen 17+9reb+3ast, D.Van Oostrum 14+10reb+11ast, T.De Thaey 8+3reb, D.Ray 5+1reb, S.Surliyadin 4+1reb

Bima Perkasa - Rajawali 81-79

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Rajawali (0-10) was edged by twelfth ranked Bima Perkasa (2-9) in Sakti 81-79 on Saturday. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St., agency: Diamond Sports) who scored that evening 31 points and 7 rebounds and center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) supported him with 20 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Even a double-double of 40 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds by forward Quintin Dove (197-1998, college: UT Martin) did not help to save the game for Rajawali. Point guard Tyrell Corbin (185-1992, college: CSUB) added 19 points and 5 assists for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Bima Perkasa maintains twelfth position with 2-9 record. Loser Rajawali still closes the standings with ten games lost. Bima Perkasa will meet league's second-placed Satria Muda in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rajawali's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Satria Muda.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: Q.Dove 40+12reb, T.Corbin 19+3reb+5ast, D.Winata 6+5reb+2ast, C.Manuputty 4+4reb+2ast, P.Hosbach 3+2reb+4ast, R.Hernando 2+1reb
Bima Perkasa: K.Blevins 31+7reb+2ast, K.Green 20+14reb+4ast, A.Rizqiano 9+1reb+1ast, H.Annur 6+1reb+1ast, R.Purnomo 6+5reb, C.Raley-Ross 5+2reb+3ast

Satria Muda - Pelita Jaya 85-83

Important game to mention about took place in Jakarta. Second ranked Satria Muda (9-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Pelita Jaya (6-2) 85-83 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pelita Jaya. Satria Muda players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international Avan Seputra (190-1994) who added 20 points during the contest. American guard Jaquori McLaughlin (193-1998, college: UCSB, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Satria Muda keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Simba Bogor. Defending champion Pelita Jaya keeps the seventh place with two games lost. Satria Muda will play against Bima Perkasa (#12) in Sakti in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Pelita Jaya will play on the road against Prawira (#6) in Bandung and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: J.McLaughlin 24+10reb+5ast, K.McDaniels 23+11reb+4ast, B.Jawato 15+1reb, A.Goantara 6+1reb+1ast, M.Guntara 5+3reb+2ast, J.Dickey III 5+12reb+4ast
Satria Muda: A.Seputra 20+4reb+1ast, L.Nash 19+14reb+7ast, R.Bell 13+6reb+5ast, A.Grahita 7+3reb+4ast, W.Lewis 6+7reb+1ast, A.Alhadar 5+2reb

Hangtuah - Borneo 85-70

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Hangtuah (9-3) beat 8th ranked Borneo (6-5) in Jakarta 85-70 on Sunday. Hangtuah forced 21 Borneo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds and Samuel Adewunmi (-1999) supported him with 21 points. Even a double-double of 23 points and 25 rebounds by American forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) did not help to save the game for Borneo. His fellow American import guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) added 25 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hangtuah maintains third position with 9-3 record having just one point less than leader Simba Bogor. Loser Borneo keeps the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with Tangerang. Hangtuah will meet Prawira (#6) in the next round. Borneo will play against Pelita Jaya in Jakarta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Borneo: M.Qualls 25+8reb+7ast, B.McCoy 23+25reb+1ast, R.Pamungkas 6+2ast, N.Grimes 6+4reb+2ast, C.Chrissler 5+1reb, M.Dewangsa 4+3reb
Hangtuah: A.Henriquez 24+11reb+2ast, S.Adewunmi 21+1reb+1ast, F.Amir 12+5reb+2ast, A.Satrio 9+1ast, D.Pratama 9+3reb+1ast, R.Christmas 4+5reb+2ast

Prawira - Simba Bogor 80-82

A very close game took place in Bandung between Simba Bogor and Prawira. Second ranked Simba Bogor (9-2) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Prawira (7-4). Simba Bogor managed to escape with a 2-point win 82-80 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Prawira. Simba Bogor made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Prawira 46-34 including 32 on the defensive glass. Simba Bogor looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB, agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 25 points and 8 rebounds. Simba Bogor's coach Anthony Garbelotto used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 21 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by American power forward DeVaughn Washington (203-1989, college: Ohio) did not help to save the game for Prawira. International point guard Yudha Saputera (176-1998) added 17 points and 9 assists for the hosts. Simba Bogor have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Satria Muda. Loser Prawira dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. Simba Bogor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Prawira will play against Hangtuah (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Prawira: D.Washington 21+14reb+4ast, Y.Saputera 17+4reb+9ast, D.Nuban 13+3reb+2ast, M.Fhirdan Guntara 9+4reb+1ast, P.Wiguna 9+4reb, V.Lobbu 7+5reb+7ast
Simba Bogor: K.Buffen 25+8reb, D.Van Oostrum 19+5reb+10ast, T.De Thaey 13+14reb+5ast, A.Fuller 8+6reb+1ast, R.Butarbutar 5, S.Surliyadin 4+1reb+4ast