IBL Round 18 (Regular Season): Satria Muda is defeated by Hangtuah in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Hangtuah (#7) and Satria Muda (#2). Hangtuah (9-10) won against visiting Satria Muda (15-4) 70-62. American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Jalen Jones (202-1993, college: Texas A&M, agency: Haylett Sports) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hangtuah maintains seventh position with 9-10 record. Satria Muda at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. Hangtuah are looking forward to face RANS PIK (#8) in Gor Merpati in the next round. Satria Muda's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Pelita Jaya.
Fourth ranked Dewa United (12-6) crushed at home 5th ranked Tangerang (10-9) by 41 points 101-60, which is the biggest margin this round. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) notched 25 points to lead the effort and DJ Cooper supported him with 5 points, 7 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals. Even 21 points and 5 rebounds by Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) did not help to save the game for Tangerang. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dewa United have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 12-6 record. Tangerang lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Kesatria. Dewa United will play against Kesatria (#6) in Jakarta in the next round. Tangerang will play on the road against the league's leader Pelita Jaya in Jakarta and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Jakarta: Kesatria (#6) and Rajawali (#9). Rajawali was defeated at home 97-110 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was Kentrell Barkley who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was McKenzie Moore who recorded a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals. Rajawali's coach Efri Meldi rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Kesatria have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tangerang. Rajawali lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 14 games lost. Kesatria will meet higher ranked Dewa United (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rajawali will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 18 bottom-ranked Satya Wacana was destroyed by Rajawali on the opponent's court 82-59.



Dewa United - Tangerang 101-60

Fourth ranked Dewa United (12-6) crushed at home 5th ranked Tangerang (10-9) by 41 points 101-60, which is the biggest margin this round. Dewa United dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Tangerang's 34. Dewa United forced 24 Tangerang turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 4 passes made by Tangerang's players. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) notched 25 points to lead the effort and the other American import point guard DJ Cooper (183-1990, college: Ohio) supported him with 5 points, 7 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals. Even 21 points and 5 rebounds by Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) did not help to save the game for Tangerang. American center Will Brown (213-1997, college: Fayetteville St., agency: DITR) added 8 points and 13 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. Dewa United have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 12-6 record. Tangerang lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Kesatria. Dewa United will play against Kesatria (#6) in Jakarta in the next round. Tangerang will play on the road against the league's leader Pelita Jaya in Jakarta and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dewa United: G.Troy 25+4reb+3ast, I.Joshua 17+5reb+2ast, R.Disi 10+1reb+1ast, D.Saputra 10, A.Krisma 8+7reb, R.Wibowo 7+1reb
Tangerang: J.Cylla 21+5reb+1ast, D.Cowart 14+4reb+2ast, W.Brown 8+13reb, J.Yosua 5+1reb, R.Gabriel 4+1reb, W.Justin 4

Rajawali - Kesatria 97-110

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Jakarta: Kesatria (#6) and Rajawali (#9). Rajawali was defeated at home 97-110 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Kesatria forced 20 Rajawali turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Rayvonte Rice (193-1992, college: Illinois) chipped in 27 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 9 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was guard McKenzie Moore (198-1992, college: UTEP) who recorded a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals and Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) added 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds respectively. Five Kesatria and four Rajawali players scored in double figures. Rajawali's coach Efri Meldi rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Kesatria have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tangerang. Rajawali lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 14 games lost. Kesatria will meet higher ranked Dewa United (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rajawali will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kesatria: B.Kentrell 33+12reb+6ast, R.Rayvonte 27+7reb+8ast, G.C.J. 18+10reb+10ast, A.Seputra 13+4reb+3ast, A.Wenas 12+1reb+3ast, K.Eliazer 5
Rajawali: A.Hester 34+10reb+1ast, M.Moore 19+13reb+13ast, A.Jason 12+1reb+2ast, W.Darryl 11+1reb+2ast, M.Majak 9+15reb+3ast, S.Samuel 7+2reb

Hangtuah - Satria Muda 70-62

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Hangtuah (#7) and Satria Muda (#2). Hangtuah (9-10) won against visiting Satria Muda (15-4) 70-62. American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Jalen Jones (202-1993, college: Texas A&M, agency: Haylett Sports) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and international point guard Yudha Saputera (176-1998) scored 16 points and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hangtuah maintains seventh position with 9-10 record. Satria Muda at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. Hangtuah are looking forward to face RANS PIK (#8) in Gor Merpati in the next round. Satria Muda's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Pelita Jaya.
Top scorers:
Hangtuah: H.Nick 27+10reb+5ast, C.Rakeem 17+11reb+2ast, S.Kasim 9+5reb+1ast, D.Pratama 7+7reb+2ast, M.Falconi 6+6reb+1ast, M.Hedyan 2+2reb+1ast
Satria Muda: J.Jones 17+11reb+2ast, S.Yudha 16+3reb+3ast, D.Diagne 7+5reb, T.Widyanta-Putra 6+1reb+1ast, A.Muhamad 6+1reb+1ast, W.Pandu 5+10reb+3ast

Rajawali - Satya Wacana 82-59

Rather expected game in Jakarta where 11th ranked Satya Wacana (2-18) was crushed by ninth ranked Rajawali (6-14) 82-59 on Friday. Rajawali made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Rajawali outrebounded Satya Wacana 48-27 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rajawali looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard McKenzie Moore (198-1992, college: UTEP) who scored 24 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. The other American import Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Hester is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian-DR Congolese guard Kevin Kangu (193-1998, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, agency: SLN) who recorded 12 points and American Leon Gilmore III (201-1995, college: SF Austin) added 11 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. Rajawali maintains ninth position with 6-14 record. Satya Wacana lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 18 lost games.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: M.McKenzie 24+7reb+8ast, H.Antonio 20+5reb, J.Atmaja 8+2reb+1ast, M.Majur 6+11reb+3ast, L.Effendy 5+4reb, D.Frans 5+7reb+2ast
Satya Wacana: S.Henry 12+3ast, K.Kangu 12+2reb+3ast, G.III Leon 11+4reb+1ast, S.Kevin 6+4reb, R.Yehezkiel 5+2reb+2ast, M.Imanuel 4+3reb