JABAR EKSPRES – Pelita Jaya Bakrie Jakarta again took over the top of the IBL Tokopedia 2023 standings previously occupied by Satria Muda Pertamina Jakarta, after extending its winning record to 17 times.
Competing at the C-Tra Arena, Bandung, Thursday, Pelita Jaya did not give Pacific Caesar Surabaya Eagles mercy to record a victory with a score of 87-62.
Pelita Jaya’s advantage was practically obtained in the first quarter. Based on the records of the match results broadcast by IBL, PJB closed the first quarter with an advantage 16-10.
In the second quarter, Pacific tried to keep up with PJB’s game. Both teams also scored 17 numbers, so Pelita Jaya was still able to maintain a six-point lead at halftime.
PJB this time fielded a starting five containing Yesaya Saudale, Aldy Izzatur Rachman, Hendrick Xavi Yonga, Domique Sutton, and M Arighi as team captain.
Meanwhile, Pacific went down with their best strength, namely Gregorio Claudie Wibowo as team captain, along with M Aulaz Ariezky, Daffa Dhoifullah, Aven Ryan Pratama, and foreign player Morakinyo Williams.
Pelita Jaya tried to be different in the third quarter by making sporadic attacks, dominant under the ring and sharp from long-range shots. Recorded throughout the third quarter alone, Pelita Jaya entered 15 shots from 22 attempts, including five three points from five attempts.
Dominique Sutton kept the crowd at C-Tra Arena entertained with two slam dunks during the second quarter. However, Pacific’s defense was unable to stop PJB’s attack. They closed the third quarter with a 28-point lead (70-42).
The top point scorer for Pelita Jaya in this match was Dashaun Wiggins. From the bench he scored 22 points, four rebounds and five assists. Hendrick Xavi Yonga packed 14 points, followed by Dominique Sutton 12 points, and Vincent Rivaldi Kosasih 10 points.
Pelita Jaya scored 50 points in the paint, with 23 fast break points, and 23 points from turnovers utilizing 21 Pacific turnovers.
