IBL Round 10 (Regular Season): Pelita Jaya beat Hangtuah in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Pelita Jaya (#1) and Hangtuah (#5). Pelita Jaya (9-0) smashed visiting Hangtuah (5-5) by 17 points 98-81. Pelita Jaya outrebounded Hangtuah 50-30 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American center Jeff Withey (213-1990, college: Kansas) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. The other American import guard Amorie Archibald (192-1999, college: La Tech, agency: Olsta) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) produced 27 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals (made all of his eight free throws) for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Pelita Jaya have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Hangtuah at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost. Pelita Jaya are looking forward to face Borneo (#3) in Pontianak in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hangtuah will have a break next round.
Satya Wacana can celebrate finally their first win this season after nine consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Pacific Caesar (0-10) 84-67. Worth to mention a great performance of Ukrainian power forward Serhii Pavlov (209-1997, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 21 rebounds and 7 assists. Kevin Kangu contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for Pacific Caesar. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Satya Wacana maintains tenth position with 1-9 record. It was Pacific Caesar's tenth loss in a row. They still close the standings with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Undefeated leader Pelita Jaya delivered the ninth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Tangerang (4-4) 91-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tangerang. Agassi Goantara scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Joao Franca responded with 23 points and 9 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. Undefeated Pelita Jaya (9-0) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 9 victories in a row. Loser Tangerang keeps the sixth place with four games lost. Pelita Jaya will meet at home Borneo (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tangerang will play against Rajawali and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 10 Kesatria was crushed by Satria Muda in Jakarta 96-64. Satya Wacana was smashed by RANS PIK at home 63-93.
The best stats of 10th round was 18 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists by KJ Buffen of RANS PIK.



Pelita Jaya - Hangtuah 98-81

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Pelita Jaya (#1) and Hangtuah (#5). Pelita Jaya (9-0) smashed visiting Hangtuah (5-5) by 17 points 98-81. Pelita Jaya outrebounded Hangtuah 50-30 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American center Jeff Withey (213-1990, college: Kansas) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. The other American import guard Amorie Archibald (192-1999, college: La Tech, agency: Olsta) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) produced 27 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals (made all of his eight free throws) and U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) added 13 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Pelita Jaya and four Hangtuah players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pelita Jaya have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Hangtuah at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost. Pelita Jaya are looking forward to face Borneo (#3) in Pontianak in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hangtuah will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hangtuah: N.Hornsby 27+8reb+6ast, V.Blue 17+5reb+5ast, S.Althof 13+1reb+2ast, R.Christmas 13+12reb+3ast, P.Diftha 9+2reb+1ast, H.Muhammad 2
Pelita Jaya: W.Jeff 22+17reb+3ast, M.Darious 20+8reb+2ast, A.Goantara 19+3reb+2ast, A.Amorie 17+5reb+13ast, A.Dhyaksa 10+2reb+2ast, V.Kosasih 4+5reb+2ast

Satria Muda - Kesatria 96-64

There was no surprise in Jakarta where 9th ranked Kesatria (3-7) was crushed by second ranked Satria Muda (8-1) 96-64 on Saturday. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Jordan Ivy-Curry (190-2002, college: UCF, agency: JCK Sports Group) scored 28 points and 5 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Chad Brown (206-1996, college: UCF) chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Brown is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. At the losing side American Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds and American-Ivorian power forward Deon Thompson (204-1988, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 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 three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record behind leader Pelita Jaya. Loser Kesatria keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. Satria Muda will meet Dewa United (#4) in the next round. Kesatria will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kesatria: K.Barkley 20+17reb+1ast, R.Vaughn 12+4reb+3ast, D.Thompson 10+10reb, W.Abraham 7+2reb+6ast, R.Andre 4, M.Indra 3+1reb+2ast
Satria Muda: I.Jordan 28+5reb, J.Jalen 15+6reb+4ast, B.Chad 14+12reb+2ast, Y.Saputera 13+3reb+5ast, W.Teja 5+2reb+3ast, A.Grahita 5+2reb+1ast

Satya Wacana - Pacific Caesar 84-67

Satya Wacana can celebrate finally their first win this season after nine consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Pacific Caesar (0-10) 84-67. Satya Wacana dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Pacific Caesar's 32. Satya Wacana players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Ukrainian power forward Serhii Pavlov (209-1997, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 21 rebounds and 7 assists. Canadian-DR Congolese guard Kevin Kangu (193-1998, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, agency: SLN) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Daffa Dhoifullah (185-2003) added 22 points in the effort for Pacific Caesar. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Satya Wacana maintains tenth position with 1-9 record. It was Pacific Caesar's tenth loss in a row. They still close the standings with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: A.Bramah 26+12reb+7ast, D.Daffa 22+2reb, P.R Azzaryan 5+7reb+5ast, Y.Christian 5+3reb+1ast, G.Magee 4+11reb+1ast, A.Muhammad 3+1reb+1ast
Satya Wacana: P.Serhii 21+21reb+7ast, K.Kevin 20+7reb+3ast, I.Mailensun 12+3reb+1ast, T.Teemo 8+3reb+7ast, K.Sihombing 8+4reb+2ast, H.Lakay 6+2reb+1ast

Tangerang - Pelita Jaya 67-91

Undefeated leader Pelita Jaya delivered the ninth consecutive victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Tangerang (4-4) 91-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tangerang. Pelita Jaya made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Tangerang 44-29 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international guard Agassi Goantara (187-1999) scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Andakara Dhyaksa (173-1992) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Four Pelita Jaya players scored in double figures. At the losing side Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) responded with 23 points and 9 rebounds and Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!). 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 (9-0) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 9 victories in a row. Loser Tangerang keeps the sixth place with four games lost. Pelita Jaya will meet at home Borneo (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tangerang will play against Rajawali and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tangerang: J.Franca 23+9reb+2ast, J.Cylla 21+6reb+3ast, J.Cunningham 15+8reb+1ast, S.Yesaya 5+4reb+3ast, R.Gabriel 3, F.Sulthan 0+1ast
Pelita Jaya: A.Dhyaksa 19+4reb+2ast, M.Darious 18+5reb+1ast, A.Goantara 18+5reb+5ast, A.Amorie 16+4reb+3ast, W.Jeff 8+6reb, V.Kosasih 6+8reb+2ast

Satya Wacana - RANS PIK 63-93

No shocking result in a game in Salatiga where seventh ranked RANS PIK (4-5) smashed 10th ranked Satya Wacana (1-9) 93-63 on Sunday. RANS PIK outrebounded Satya Wacana 49-27 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. RANS PIK looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB, agency: Diamond Sports) had a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Trinidad and Tobago center Jabari Narcis (206-1997, college: UT Arlington, agency: MSG) chipped in 21 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. Four RANS PIK players scored in double figures. At the losing side Ukrainian power forward Serhii Pavlov (209-1997, agency: BIG) responded with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Canadian-DR Congolese guard Kevin Kangu (193-1998, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, agency: SLN) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. RANS PIK maintains seventh position with 4-5 record. Loser Satya Wacana keeps the tenth place with nine games lost. RANS PIK will meet higher ranked Tangerang (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Satya Wacana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: S.Pavlov 24+8reb+5ast, K.Kangu 17+1reb+4ast, S.Henry 8+1ast, S.Kevin 7+1ast, T.Mochammad 4+2reb, T.Teemo 3+3reb+3ast
RANS PIK: D.Salamena 22+2reb+2ast, N.Jabari 21+16reb+1ast, F.Aaron 19+6reb+3ast, B.KJ 18+12reb+13ast, R.Butarbutar 5+3reb+1ast, D.Ray 3