IBL Round 14 (Regular Season): Simba Bogor lose to Borneo

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Pontianak between second ranked Simba Bogor (13-3) and ninth ranked Borneo (8-10) on Saturday night. Simba Bogor was defeated by Borneo on the road 70-85. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Simba Bogor. Borneo dominated down low during the game scoring 38 of its points in the paint compared to Simba Bogor's 16. Borneo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Nate Grimes (202-1996, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 18 rebounds. The other American import point guard Isaiah Briscoe (190-1996, college: Kentucky) contributed with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for Simba Bogor. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Borneo maintains ninth position with 8-10 record. Simba Bogor at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. Borneo are looking forward to face Bima Perkasa (#13) in Sakti in the next round. Simba Bogor will play at home against Hangtuah (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Third ranked Satria Muda blasted bottom-ranked Rajawali (0-17) in Jakarta 98-66. Rajawali is still unable to win any game. American LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Wendell Lewis chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. American forward Quintin Dove (197-1998, college: UT Martin) responded with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. 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 three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Pelita Jaya and Dewa United. Rajawali at the other side still closes the standings. Satria Muda will play against Tangerang (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Rajawali will play against Satya Wacana (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Ninth-ranked Borneo (8-10) used its home court advantage to challenge fifth ranked Hangtuah (13-4) in Pontianak on Sunday. The visitors from Jakarta managed to secure only three-point victory 71-68. However their fans expected much easier game. Rakeem Christmas notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 10 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks by Nate Grimes did not help to save the game for Borneo. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Hangtuah have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 13-4 record. Loser Borneo keeps the ninth place with ten games lost. Hangtuah will meet league's second-placed Dewa United in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Borneo will play against Bima Perkasa (#13) in Sakti and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Prawira smashed Bima Perkasa on the road 82-53. Pacific Caesar destroyed Tangerang on its own court 99-78. Pelita Jaya managed to outperform Bali Utd. in Jakarta 83-74. Pacific Caesar lost to defending champion Pelita Jaya at home 94-101. Kesatria BS crushed Bali Utd. on the opponent's court 94-60.
The most impressive performance of 14th round was 28 points and 11 rebounds by Travin Thibodeaux of Kesatria BS.



Bima Perkasa - Prawira 53-82

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Prawira (9-6) crushed 13th ranked Bima Perkasa (2-15) in Sakti 82-53 on Saturday. Prawira made 17-of-17 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Prawira outrebounded Bima Perkasa 54-23 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Brandis Raley-Ross (189-1987, college: S.Carolina) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort and Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) supported him with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Corey Raley-Ross (192-1991, college: Buffalo, agency: Starting 5) did not help to save the game for Bima Perkasa. His fellow American import center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) added 8 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the hosts. 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. Prawira maintains eighth position with 9-6 record. Bima Perkasa lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 15 games lost. Prawira will meet higher ranked Tangerang (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bima Perkasa will play against Borneo (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bima Perkasa: C.Raley-Ross 22+6reb+3ast, K.Green 8+8reb+7ast, H.Santosa 8+1reb+4ast, A.Kurniawan 4+2reb+1ast, Y.Yeremia 4+1reb, R.Purnomo 3+1reb
Prawira: B.Raley-Ross 19+7reb+10ast, N.Giga 19+13reb+1ast, Y.Saputera 17+2reb+5ast, D.Washington 8+10reb+1ast, S.Neno 6+3reb+1ast, V.Lobbu 4+4reb+1ast

Borneo - Simba Bogor 85-70

The most important game in the last round took place in Pontianak between second ranked Simba Bogor (13-3) and ninth ranked Borneo (8-10) on Saturday night. Simba Bogor was defeated by Borneo on the road 70-85. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Simba Bogor. Borneo dominated down low during the game scoring 38 of its points in the paint compared to Simba Bogor's 16. Borneo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Nate Grimes (202-1996, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 18 rebounds. The other American import point guard Isaiah Briscoe (190-1996, college: Kentucky) contributed with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB, agency: Diamond Sports) added 18 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Simba Bogor. Four Simba Bogor players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Borneo maintains ninth position with 8-10 record. Simba Bogor at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. Borneo are looking forward to face Bima Perkasa (#13) in Sakti in the next round. Simba Bogor will play at home against Hangtuah (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Simba Bogor: K.Buffen 18+6reb+3ast, D.Van Oostrum 14+5reb+9ast, T.Johns 13+6reb, A.Fuller 11+12reb+2ast, S.Surliyadin 9+1ast, M.Joni 3+1reb
Borneo: N.Grimes 22+18reb+1ast, I.Briscoe 14+8reb+8ast, S.Rondonuwu 9, M.Dewangsa 9+8reb, C.Chrissler 8+1reb, M.Falconi 6+2reb+1ast

Pacific Caesar - Tangerang 99-78

There was an upset when higher ranked Tangerang (10-7) was smashed by tenth ranked Pacific Caesar (4-13) in Surabaya 99-78 on Saturday. Pacific Caesar looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) notched a double-double by scoring 30 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Puerto Rican-Dominican guard Miguel Miranda (198-2001, college: National Park) supported him with 34 points (!!!). Even a double-double of 19 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists by American center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) did not help to save the game for Tangerang. His fellow American import guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the guests. Tangerang's coach Antonius Endratmo gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Pacific Caesar maintains tenth position with 4-13 record. Loser Tangerang dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Pacific Caesar will meet at home Bali Utd. (#12) in the next round. Tangerang will play against Prawira (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tangerang: J.Shaw 19+15reb+5ast, S.Branch 19+5reb+8ast, E.Enguio 8+3reb+2ast, C.Bryant 7+8reb+2ast, G.Risky 7+1reb+1ast, M.Davidson 7+3reb
Pacific Caesar: M.Miranda 34+2reb+3ast, A.Bramah 30+17reb+5ast, F.Johnson 13+5reb+9ast, D.Dhoifullah 8+4reb+3ast, A.Pratama 6+7reb, M.Diouf 5+2reb+1ast

Borneo - Hangtuah 68-71

Ninth-ranked Borneo (8-10) used its home court advantage to challenge fifth ranked Hangtuah (13-4) in Pontianak on Sunday. The visitors from Jakarta managed to secure only three-point victory 71-68. However their fans expected much easier game. Hangtuah looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) supported him with 6 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 10 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks by American forward Nate Grimes (202-1996, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Borneo. His fellow American import point guard Isaiah Briscoe (190-1996, college: Kentucky) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Hangtuah have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 13-4 record. Loser Borneo keeps the ninth place with ten games lost. Hangtuah will meet league's second-placed Dewa United in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Borneo will play against Bima Perkasa (#13) in Sakti and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Borneo: S.Rondonuwu 22+6reb, I.Briscoe 18+5reb+7ast, N.Grimes 10+17reb+3ast, C.Chrissler 9+2reb, M.Falconi 4+6reb+1ast, D.Wenas 3
Hangtuah: R.Christmas 23+11reb+1ast, F.Amir 11+8reb+2ast, D.Pratama 8+3reb+2ast, M.Hedyan 7+2reb, A.Henriquez 6+9reb+6ast, M.Adewunmi 4+6reb+5ast

Rajawali - Satria Muda 66-98

Third ranked Satria Muda blasted bottom-ranked Rajawali (0-17) in Jakarta 98-66. Rajawali is still unable to win any game. They outrebounded Rajawali 44-25 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Satria Muda players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Rajawali's players. American LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Wendell Lewis (203-1989, college: Alabama St.) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. American forward Quintin Dove (197-1998, college: UT Martin) responded with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Jordan Oei (183-2003) scored 22 points. 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 three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Pelita Jaya and Dewa United. Rajawali at the other side still closes the standings. Satria Muda will play against Tangerang (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Rajawali will play against Satya Wacana (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: Q.Dove 24+7reb+6ast, J.Oei 22+2reb+1ast, D.Jean-Baptiste 10+8reb+4ast, D.Winata 3+1reb, D.Ebenezer 3+1reb+1ast, R.Mauliza 2+3ast
Satria Muda: W.Lewis 17+5reb+3ast, L.Nash 17+13reb+9ast, K.Utiarahman 12+3reb, A.Alhadar 11+2reb+1ast, J.Chalias 9+4reb, A.Grahita 8+4reb+1ast

Bali Utd. - Pelita Jaya 74-83

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Pelita Jaya (14-3) won against 12th ranked Bali Utd. (3-14) in Denpasar 83-74 on Monday. Pelita Jaya dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Bali Utd.'s 34. They outrebounded Bali Utd. 45-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Jaquori McLaughlin (193-1998, college: UCSB, agency: Pensack Sports) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Pelita Jaya players scored in double figures. Even 21 points by point guard Gede Wimbardi (178-2004) did not help to save the game for Bali Utd.. American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) added 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pelita Jaya have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Satria Muda and Dewa United. Loser Bali Utd. keeps the twelfth place with 14 games lost. Pelita Jaya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bali Utd. will play against Pacific Caesar (#10) in Surabaya and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: G.Wimbardi 21+2reb+2ast, I.Putra 17+4reb+3ast, X.Cannefax 14+5reb+5ast, B.Arthur-Williams 9+8reb+4ast, J.Nurse 6+8reb, O.Yogiswara 4+2reb
Pelita Jaya: K.McDaniels 19+16reb+4ast, J.Dickey III 18+9reb+2ast, J.McLaughlin 17+5reb+7ast, A.Beane 12+4reb+5ast, M.Guntara 6+3reb+2ast, V.Kosasih 4+2reb

Pacific Caesar - Pelita Jaya 94-101

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Pacific Caesar (4-13) lost to fourth ranked Pelita Jaya (14-3) in Surabaya 94-101 on Wednesday. Pelita Jaya dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Pacific Caesar's 48. They outrebounded Pacific Caesar 48-34 including 36 on the defensive glass. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. International guard Anthony Beane (188-1994, college: SIU, agency: Pensack Sports) notched 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG) supported him with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Pelita Jaya's coach Johannis Winar used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 24 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists by American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) did not help to save the game for Pacific Caesar. Puerto Rican-Dominican guard Miguel Miranda (198-2001, college: National Park) added 22 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Five Pelita Jaya and four Pacific Caesar players scored in double figures. Pelita Jaya have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Satria Muda and Dewa United. Loser Pacific Caesar keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. Pelita Jaya will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pacific Caesar will play against Bali Utd. (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: A.Bramah 24+12reb+6ast, M.Miranda 22+7reb+3ast, F.Johnson 21+4reb+5ast, D.Dhoifullah 12+2reb+2ast, A.Pratama 8+3reb+2ast, M.Diouf 4+3reb
Pelita Jaya: A.Beane 22+8reb+7ast, A.Goantara 19+6reb+1ast, J.Dickey III 18+13reb+3ast, M.Guntara 17+6reb+2ast, J.McLaughlin 17+4reb+7ast, K.McDaniels 8+6reb+3ast

Bali Utd. - Kesatria BS 60-94

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Kesatria BS (10-6) outplayed 12th ranked Bali Utd. (3-14) in Denpasar 94-60 on Sunday. Kesatria BS dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bali Utd.'s 28. Kesatria BS forced 24 Bali Utd. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Bali Utd.'s players. American forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) supported him with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals. Four Kesatria BS players scored in double figures. Even 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists by American forward Bobby Arthur-Williams (201-1997, college: Pitt St., agency: Starting 5) did not help to save the game for Bali Utd.. American-Guyanese power forward Joshua Nurse (208-1997, college: SFC) added 7 points and 16 rebounds for the hosts. 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. Kesatria BS moved-up to sixth place. Loser Bali Utd. keeps the twelfth position with 14 games lost. Kesatria BS will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bali Utd. will play against Pacific Caesar (#10) in Surabaya and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: B.Arthur-Williams 17+5reb+7ast, I.Putra 14+5reb+1ast, J.Nurse 7+16reb+2ast, I.Kurniawan 5+2reb+2ast, L.Sakai 4+1reb, O.Yogiswara 4+1reb
Kesatria BS: T.Thibodeaux 28+11reb+3ast, D.Griffin 22+5reb+11ast, W.Artino 15+9reb+7ast, A.Wenas 10+6ast, A.Rorimpandey 7+1reb+3ast, N.Saputra 4