IBL Round 9 (Regular Season): Pelita Jaya defeat Borneo in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 9 in the IBL took place in Jakarta. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Borneo (6-6) to fifth ranked Pelita Jaya (8-2) 97-94 on Thursday evening. Strangely Borneo outrebounded Pelita Jaya 46-33 including 18 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and guard Jaquori McLaughlin (193-1998, college: UCSB, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 19 points and 16 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Borneo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. Pelita Jaya's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Rajawali.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Hangtuah (9-4) against seventh ranked Prawira (8-5) on Sunday night. Visiting Hangtuah was defeated by Prawira in Bandung 82-69. Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and Yudha Saputera accounted for 19 points and 7 assists. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) came up with 21 points for Hangtuah in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Prawira maintains seventh place with 8-5 record. Hangtuah at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
IBL top team - Satria Muda (11-2) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Rajawali (0-11) in Jakarta 94-67. The best player for the winners was Wendell Lewis who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Quintin Dove who recorded 44 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Satria Muda have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Loser Rajawali still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Satria Muda will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rajawali's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Pelita Jaya.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Pacific Caesar won against Bali Utd. on the opponent's court 94-89. Bali Utd. unfortunately lost to Dewa United in a home game 67-75. Bima Perkasa was rolled over Satria Muda on the road 59-83. Prawira lost to defending champion Pelita Jaya on its own court 66-83. Kesatria BS beat Satya Wacana in Jakarta 67-60. Satya Wacana lost to Pacific Caesar at home 75-87.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds by Miguel Miranda of Pacific Caesar.



Bali Utd. - Pacific Caesar 89-94

Everything could happen in Denpasar at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Pacific Caesar and 11th ranked Bali Utd. had identical 2-9 record. But Bali Utd. was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Surabaya 94-89 on Wednesday night. Pacific Caesar dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Bali Utd.'s 42. The best player for the winners was American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds. Puerto Rican-Dominican guard Miguel Miranda (198-2001, college: National Park) chipped in 21 points and 9 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import forward Bobby Arthur-Williams (201-1997, college: Pitt St., agency: Starting 5) added 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Pacific Caesar maintains tenth place with 3-9 record. Bali Utd. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Satya Wacana and Bima Perkasa. Pacific Caesar will meet at home higher ranked Dewa United (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bali Utd. will play against Satya Wacana (#12) in Salatiga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: X.Cannefax 29+5reb+5ast, B.Arthur-Williams 20+8reb+5ast, P.Pande 15+9reb+2ast, L.Sakai 9+6reb, I.Putra 8+2reb+3ast, I.Kurniawan 5+2reb+3ast
Pacific Caesar: A.Bramah 33+16reb+2ast, M.Miranda 21+4reb+9ast, F.Johnson 17+2reb+2ast, D.Dhoifullah 8+2reb+3ast, A.Pratama 6+2reb+3ast, M.Diouf 4+5reb

Satria Muda - Rajawali 94-67

IBL top team - Satria Muda (11-2) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Rajawali (0-11) in Jakarta 94-67. Satria Muda dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Rajawali's 38. Satria Muda forced 19 Rajawali turnovers and outrebounded them 50-28 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Wendell Lewis (203-1989, college: Alabama St.) who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. International Julian Chalias (188-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Quintin Dove (197-1998, college: UT Martin) who recorded 44 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and the other American import point guard Tyrell Corbin (185-1992, college: CSUB) added 7 points and 6 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Satria Muda have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Loser Rajawali still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Satria Muda will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rajawali's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Pelita Jaya.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: Q.Dove 44+8reb+2ast, T.Corbin 7+2reb+6ast, A.Christianto 5+3reb+1ast, C.Manuputty 4+3reb+4ast, R.Hernando 3+2reb, J.Oei 2+3reb+2ast
Satria Muda: W.Lewis 20+7reb+1ast, J.Chalias 17+10reb+1ast, R.Bell 14+6reb+5ast, L.Nash 12+8reb+4ast, J.Kokodiputra 7+5reb+4ast, A.Alhadar 7+4reb

Pelita Jaya - Borneo 97-94

The most exciting game of round 9 in the IBL took place in Jakarta. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Borneo (6-6) to fifth ranked Pelita Jaya (8-2) 97-94 on Thursday evening. Strangely Borneo outrebounded Pelita Jaya 46-33 including 18 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and guard Jaquori McLaughlin (193-1998, college: UCSB, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 19 points and 16 assists. Four Pelita Jaya players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds and guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Borneo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. Pelita Jaya's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Rajawali.
Top scorers:
Borneo: B.McCoy 22+19reb+1ast, N.Grimes 20+10reb+1ast, M.Qualls 20+7reb+5ast, C.Chrissler 11+1reb, X.Ford 7+2reb+5ast, D.Wenas 6+6reb+2ast
Pelita Jaya: K.McDaniels 25+13reb+3ast, J.McLaughlin 19+4reb+16ast, B.Jawato 18+2reb+2ast, V.Kosasih 12+2reb+2ast, A.Goantara 9+4reb+3ast, M.Arighi 6+4reb+5ast

Bali Utd. - Dewa United 67-75

Very predictable result in Denpasar where fifth ranked Dewa United (8-3) defeated 11th ranked Bali Utd. (2-10) 75-67 on Friday. Dewa United dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Bali Utd.'s 26. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Dominican point guard Gelvis Paulino (185-1994, college: Merrimack) who scored 30 points and 8 assists. Senegalese-American center Malik Dime (206-1992, college: Washington, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Dewa United's coach Pablo Favarel used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 27 points and 7 rebounds and American-Guyanese power forward Joshua Nurse (208-1997, college: SFC) added 13 points and 17 rebounds respectively. Dewa United have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 8-3 record, which they share with Kesatria BS. Bali Utd. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Satya Wacana and Bima Perkasa. Dewa United will meet Kesatria BS (#6) in the next round. Bali Utd. will play against Satya Wacana (#12) in Salatiga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: X.Cannefax 27+7reb+3ast, J.Nurse 13+17reb+2ast, B.Kosegeran 11, P.Pande 6+6reb+3ast, B.Arthur-Williams 4+2reb, L.Koswara 3+1ast
Dewa United: G.Solano 30+2reb+8ast, M.Dime 19+9reb+1ast, L.Prosper 10+8reb+4ast, H.Hardianus 5+5reb+5ast, K.Gemilang 4+5reb+2ast, A.Wisnu 2+1reb+1ast

Satria Muda - Bima Perkasa 83-59

Not a big story in a game in Jakarta where 13th ranked Bima Perkasa (2-10) was rolled over by first ranked Satria Muda (11-2) 83-59 on Friday. Satria Muda made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Center Wendell Lewis (203-1989, college: Alabama St.) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St., agency: Diamond Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and guard Corey Raley-Ross (192-1991, college: Buffalo, agency: Starting 5) added 13 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Satria Muda have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Loser Bima Perkasa dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Satya Wacana and Bali Utd.. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena .
Top scorers:
Bima Perkasa: K.Blevins 16+11reb+3ast, C.Raley-Ross 13+3reb+3ast, R.Purnomo 6+3reb, H.Annur 5+5reb, A.Kurniawan 5+2reb+1ast, K.Green 5+8reb+1ast
Satria Muda: W.Lewis 16+8reb+1ast, M.Aziz 16+3reb+1ast, L.Nash 14+13reb+1ast, J.Crump 13+3ast, M.Davidson 6+1ast, J.Kokodiputra 6+4reb+2ast

Prawira - Pelita Jaya 66-83

Everything went according to plan in Bandung where fifth ranked Pelita Jaya (8-2) beat 7th ranked Prawira (8-5) 83-66 on Saturday. Pelita Jaya outrebounded Prawira 53-33 including a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG) chipped in 8 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward DeVaughn Washington (203-1989, college: Ohio) who recorded 16 points and 8 rebounds and Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Four Prawira players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Loser Prawira keeps the seventh position with five games lost. Pelita Jaya's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Rajawali.
Top scorers:
Prawira: D.Washington 16+8reb+2ast, N.Giga 13+8reb+4ast, Y.Saputera 10+2reb+5ast, D.Nuban 10, V.Lobbu 5+1reb+3ast, M.Fhirdan Guntara 5+1reb+1ast
Pelita Jaya: K.McDaniels 23+14reb+5ast, B.Jawato 16+5reb+3ast, J.Dickey III 8+17reb+4ast, M.Guntara 7+3reb, Y.Saudale 7+2reb+5ast, V.Kosasih 6+1reb

Satya Wacana - Kesatria BS 60-67

There was no surprise in Salatiga where 11th ranked Satya Wacana (2-10) was defeated by sixth ranked Kesatria BS (8-3) 67-60 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American-Taiwanese power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward KK Curry (201-2000, college: UT Martin) who recorded 10 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) added 5 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Kesatria BS have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Dewa United. Satya Wacana lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Bima Perkasa and Bali Utd.. Kesatria BS will meet at home Dewa United (#5) in the next round. Satya Wacana will play against Bali Utd. (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: G.Bakumanya 15+4reb, K.Curry 10+7reb+2ast, K.Sihombing 9+2reb+2ast, R.Sardy 7+7reb+1ast, R.Fernando 6+1reb, M.Davison 5+8reb+6ast
Kesatria BS: T.Thibodeaux 24+10reb+5ast, W.Artino 14+12reb+4ast, S.Susanto 9+2reb+3ast, D.Griffin 8+3reb+1ast, N.Saputra 6+6reb, A.Wenas 4+1reb+4ast

Prawira - Hangtuah 82-69

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Hangtuah (9-4) against seventh ranked Prawira (8-5) on Sunday night. Visiting Hangtuah was defeated by Prawira in Bandung 82-69. Prawira outrebounded Hangtuah 39-22 including a 32-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Prawira players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and international point guard Yudha Saputera (176-1998) accounted for 19 points and 7 assists. Four Prawira players scored in double figures. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) came up with 21 points and U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Hangtuah in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Prawira maintains seventh place with 8-5 record. Hangtuah at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hangtuah: A.Henriquez 21+3reb+3ast, R.Christmas 17+5reb+3ast, S.Adewunmi 8+4reb+1ast, M.Hedyan 8+3reb+3ast, J.Kuntara 4+1reb+5ast, F.Amir 3+2reb+2ast
Prawira: Y.Saputera 19+4reb+7ast, N.Giga 15+15reb+2ast, S.Fauzan 13+1ast, V.Lobbu 11+2reb+4ast, D.Washington 9+11reb+3ast, D.Nuban 6+1reb+2ast

Satya Wacana - Pacific Caesar 75-87

Everything could happen in Salatiga at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Pacific Caesar and 11th ranked Satya Wacana had identical 2-9 record. But Satya Wacana was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Surabaya 87-75 on Sunday night. Strangely Satya Wacana outrebounded Pacific Caesar 48-35 including 33 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Puerto Rican-Dominican guard Miguel Miranda (198-2001, college: National Park) who scored 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) chipped in a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) who recorded a double-double by scoring 31 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import forward KK Curry (201-2000, college: UT Martin) added 25 points and 14 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pacific Caesar maintains tenth place with 3-9 record. Satya Wacana lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Bima Perkasa and Bali Utd.. Pacific Caesar will meet at home higher ranked Dewa United (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Satya Wacana will play against Bali Utd. (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: M.Davison 31+11reb+5ast, K.Curry 25+14reb, I.Mailensun 6+3reb+1ast, G.Bakumanya 5+5reb, H.Lakay 5+1reb, K.Sihombing 3+3reb+2ast
Pacific Caesar: M.Miranda 36+7reb+2ast, A.Bramah 25+11reb+6ast, D.Dhoifullah 12+2reb+1ast, F.Johnson 8+3reb+6ast, R.Azzaryan Pradhitya 5+2ast, G.Wibowo 1