Jakarta - In a tense match, Prawira Harum Bandung managed to take revenge for the previous two defeats by defeating Pelita Jaya Jakarta with a thin score of 77-74 in the 2024 Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) continued match week 13, Sunday, May 19.
Despite being left behind for 13 points, Prawira showed a high fighting spirit by rising in the third quarter and finally turning things around in the fourth quarter. This victory was marked by a crucial tripoin from Teemo Tan which changed the position to 69-68.
Tensions increased at the last minute of the match when Pelita Jaya lost Thomas Robinson to a foul-out, which resulted in his team being unable to add points and stuck at 74.
On the other hand, Prawira scored seven points in a row in the last three minutes, with Brandone Francis and Antonio Hester winning hero. Francis managed to score 25 points, while Hester added 16 points and 19 rebounds, nine of which were offensive rebounds.
"They did not have full strength with the absence of KJ McDaniels, but we couldn't shrink them. Pelita Jaya remains a good team. We have a game minute into minutes. I think we deserve to win tonight," said Brandone Francis.
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Yudha Saputera also played an important role in Prawira's revival in the second half with 11 points and 7 assists, while James Gist III contributed 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Pelita Jaya, who played without one of their star players, KJ McDaniels, continued to provide fierce resistance. Their four core players managed to score double-digit points, with Robinson collecting 19 points and 15 rebounds before leaving the field.
This victory brought Prawira Harum Bandung to the top six with a record 11 wins and 4 losses, while Pelita Jaya suffered the second defeat of the season with a record 15-2, ending their streak of 13 consecutive wins. Now, Kesatria Bengawan Solo is the only team with a record of the most consecutive wins at IBL 2024.
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