IBL Round 15 (Regular Season): Borneo is defeated by Satya Wacana

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The game between third ranked Borneo (12-4) and eleventh ranked Satya Wacana (2-14) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Borneo was edged by Satya Wacana in a tough game in Pontianak 75-77. Satya Wacana dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Borneo's 28. Satya Wacana forced 22 Borneo turnovers. Strangely Borneo outrebounded Satya Wacana 48-33 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Satya Wacana looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Ukrainian power forward Serhii Pavlov (209-1997, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Canadian-DR Congolese guard Kevin Kangu (193-1998, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, agency: SLN) helped adding 24 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was American forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists. Satya Wacana maintains eleventh place with 2-14 record. Borneo at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Satya Wacana are looking forward to face higher ranked Tangerang (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Borneo will play against RANS PIK in Gor Merpati and is hoping to win this game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Pontianak. 3rd placed host Borneo (12-4) lost to first ranked Pelita Jaya (14-1) 92-88. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Darious Moten accounted for 28 points. Pelita Jaya's coach David Singleton allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds for Borneo in the defeat. Pelita Jaya maintains first place with 14-1 record. Borneo at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Pelita Jaya will play against RANS PIK (#8) in Gor Merpati in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Borneo will play on the road against RANS PIK (#8) in Gor Merpati and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Gor Merpati was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Tangerang (9-6) played at the court of 7th ranked RANS PIK (6-9). Tangerang managed to secure a 6-point victory 85-79 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Jeantal Cylla who had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was KJ Buffen who recorded a triple-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. RANS PIK's coach Brian Rowsom rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tangerang maintains fourth place with 9-6 record. Loser RANS PIK dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Tangerang will meet bottom-ranked Satya Wacana (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. RANS PIK will play against the league's leader Pelita Jaya in Jakarta and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 15: bottom-ranked Satya Wacana was destroyed by Pacific Caesar on the opponent's court 98-74. Hangtuah managed to outperform Rajawali in a home game 78-65. Satria Muda managed to beat Pacific Caesar on the road 93-75. Hangtuah lost to defending champion Dewa United on its own court 69-73.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 37 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds by Troy Gillenwater of Dewa United.



Pacific Caesar - Satya Wacana 98-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Satya Wacana's (2-14) road loss to tenth ranked Pacific Caesar (3-14) 74-98 on Wednesday. Pacific Caesar looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 20 rebounds and 9 assists. American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Cannefax is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Pacific Caesar players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Ukrainian power forward Serhii Pavlov (209-1997, agency: BIG) who recorded a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds and American Leon Gilmore III (201-1995, college: SF Austin) added 8 points, 15 rebounds and 10 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. Pacific Caesar maintains tenth place with 3-14 record. Satya Wacana lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Pacific Caesar will meet higher ranked Rajawali (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Satya Wacana will play against Tangerang and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: S.Pavlov 29+13reb+2ast, K.Kangu 12+3reb+2ast, L.Henry 9+4reb+2ast, G.III Leon 8+15reb+10ast, W.Rendy 7+2reb, T.Teemo 4+1reb
Pacific Caesar: B.AJ 32+20reb+9ast, D.Dhoifullah 20+2reb+3ast, C.Xavier 19+6reb+8ast, O.Joseph 12+6reb+1ast, R.Pradhitya 11+6reb+4ast, G.Wibowo 3+1reb+1ast

Hangtuah - Rajawali 78-65

Rather predictable result in Jakarta where sixth ranked Hangtuah (7-10) defeated 9th ranked Rajawali (5-11) 78-65 on Friday. 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 25 points and 11 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) who recorded 26 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard McKenzie Moore (198-1992, college: UTEP) added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hangtuah maintains sixth place with 7-10 record. Rajawali lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. Hangtuah's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena .
Top scorers:
Rajawali: A.Hester 26+8reb+3ast, M.Moore 16+9reb+11ast, M.Majak 9+13reb, W.Darryl 5+3reb+1ast, O.Jordan 3+2reb+1ast, W.Gede 2+1reb
Hangtuah: C.Rakeem 25+11reb+1ast, H.Nick 20+11reb+4ast, S.Kasim 8+3reb, S.Jarvis 8+5reb+10ast, A.Satrio 6+2reb+1ast, M.Falconi 4+4reb

Borneo - Satya Wacana 75-77

The game between third ranked Borneo (12-4) and eleventh ranked Satya Wacana (2-14) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Borneo was edged by Satya Wacana in a tough game in Pontianak 75-77. Satya Wacana dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Borneo's 28. Satya Wacana forced 22 Borneo turnovers. Strangely Borneo outrebounded Satya Wacana 48-33 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Satya Wacana looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Ukrainian power forward Serhii Pavlov (209-1997, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Canadian-DR Congolese guard Kevin Kangu (193-1998, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, agency: SLN) helped adding 24 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was American forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) scored 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Four Borneo players scored in double figures. Satya Wacana maintains eleventh place with 2-14 record. Borneo at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Satya Wacana are looking forward to face higher ranked Tangerang (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Borneo will play against RANS PIK in Gor Merpati and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Borneo: S.Branch 22+9reb+6ast, T.Thibodeaux 16+19reb+5ast, R.Sevly 15+2reb+3ast, K.Wesson 13+12reb+2ast, N.David 6+2reb, A.Hans 3
Satya Wacana: K.Kevin 24+3reb+6ast, P.Serhii 24+12reb+2ast, I.Gilmore 14+7reb+7ast, T.Teemo 7+4reb+6ast, H.Lakay 3+2reb, H.Sualang 3+2reb

RANS PIK - Tangerang 79-85

The game in Gor Merpati was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Tangerang (9-6) played at the court of 7th ranked RANS PIK (6-9). Tangerang managed to secure a 6-point victory 85-79 on Saturday. Tangerang dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to RANS PIK's 32. The best player for the winners was Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) who had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. Guard Yesaya Saudale (178-2000) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB) who recorded a triple-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) added 26 points and 9 rebounds respectively. RANS PIK's coach Brian Rowsom rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tangerang maintains fourth place with 9-6 record. Loser RANS PIK dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Tangerang will meet bottom-ranked Satya Wacana (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. RANS PIK will play against the league's leader Pelita Jaya in Jakarta and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
RANS PIK: K.Buffen 28+14reb+10ast, A.Fuller 26+9reb+2ast, K.Juan 7+6reb+2ast, R.Pekovic 6+11reb+2ast, S.Daniel 3+1ast, M.Reggie 3+6reb+4ast
Tangerang: C.Jeantal 34+10reb+3ast, Y.Saudale 19+7reb+5ast, C.Darnell 18+2reb+3ast, J.Wiyanto 7+3reb+2ast, M.Arip 3+5reb+2ast, S.Fauzan 2+3reb+1ast

Pacific Caesar - Satria Muda 75-93

Not a big story in a game in Surabaya where 10th ranked Pacific Caesar (3-14) was defeated by second ranked Satria Muda (13-2) 93-75 on Saturday. Satria Muda dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Pacific Caesar's 38. The best player for the winners was American forward Jalen Jones (202-1993, college: Texas A&M, agency: Haylett Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Niven Glover (196-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Satria Muda's coach Djordje Jovicic used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) who recorded a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds and American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) added 11 points and 12 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Satria Muda maintains second place with 13-2 record behind leader Pelita Jaya. Loser Pacific Caesar keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Kesatria.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: A.Bramah 31+16reb+2ast, X.Cannefax 11+1reb+12ast, W.Gregorio 11+2reb+1ast, D.Daffa 11+4reb+2ast, J.Obasa 11+12reb+1ast, C.Darren 0+1reb+1ast
Satria Muda: J.Jalen 24+11reb+3ast, N.Glover 20+12reb+4ast, B.Giorgi 15+11reb+1ast, A.Grahita 13+3reb+3ast, Y.Saputera 11+2reb+3ast, W.Teja 4+2reb+3ast

Borneo - Pelita Jaya 88-92

The game between Top Four teams took place in Pontianak. 3rd placed host Borneo (12-4) lost to first ranked Pelita Jaya (14-1) 92-88. Strangely Borneo outrebounded Pelita Jaya 38-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Forward Darious Moten (202-1992, college: Mercer) accounted for 28 points for the winning side. Five Pelita Jaya players scored in double figures. Pelita Jaya's coach David Singleton allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds and guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) added 21 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively for Borneo in the defeat. Pelita Jaya maintains first place with 14-1 record. Borneo at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Pelita Jaya will play against RANS PIK (#8) in Gor Merpati in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Borneo will play on the road against RANS PIK (#8) in Gor Merpati and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Borneo: T.Thibodeaux 31+11reb+2ast, S.Branch 21+9reb+5ast, K.Wesson 17+10reb+4ast, G.Muhammad Fhirdan 5+2reb, N.David 5+1reb+1ast, E.Antoni 4+2reb+3ast
Pelita Jaya: M.Darious 28+4reb+2ast, B.Perrin 16+11reb+11ast, W.Jeff 13+4reb+4ast, A.Goantara 12+2reb+3ast, A.Dhyaksa 12+1reb+1ast, V.Kosasih 6+2reb

Hangtuah - Dewa United 69-73

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Dewa United's (8-6) road victory over 6th ranked Hangtuah (7-10) 73-69 on Sunday. Dewa United outrebounded Hangtuah 51-33 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) who had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds. American-Mexican center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) who recorded 31 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import guard Jarvis Summers (190-1993, college: Ole Miss, agency: Haylett Sports) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Four Hangtuah players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Dewa United have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fifth place with 8-6 record. Loser Hangtuah keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. Dewa United will meet Rajawali (#9) in the next round. Hangtuah will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hangtuah: N.Hornsby 31+9reb+2ast, P.Diftha 13+2reb, J.Summers 10+5reb+7ast, R.Christmas 10+8reb+4ast, K.Sahid 3, S.Althof 2+5reb+2ast
Dewa United: G.Troy 37+17reb+1ast, I.Joshua 12+17reb+2ast, C.DJ 6+4reb+11ast, R.Disi 5+4reb+2ast, D.Saputra 4+2reb, R.Wibowo 3+2reb