Borneo Hornbills Approaches IBL 2024 Playoff After Defeating Amartha Hangtuah

Borneo coach Hornbills Ismael (right) gave a press statement after the match against Amartha Hangtuah Jakarta at UNJ Jakarta GOR, (photo: dock. between)

JAKARTA - Borneo Hornbills brought the steps closer to the 2024 IBL playoffs after winning a brilliant victory over Amartha Hangtuah Jakarta with a score of 103-75 in Jakarta, Sunday, June 16.

Borneo Hornbills coach, Ismael, expressed his belief that this victory opened up a great opportunity for his team to achieve the playoffs. "This game makes a great opportunity for Borneo to get into the playoffs even more open," said Ismael.

Ismael really appreciated his team's collective game, which set a record 33 assists in one game, which is the record high of the season. "Our record of assists in this game is 33 assists, extraordinary things, high appreciation for the team," he added.

With this victory, Borneo Hornbills now occupies the eighth position in the standings with a record of 9 wins and 14 defeats (9-14), the same result as Rajawali Medan, their closest competitor in the race for a playoff ticket.

The remaining 2024 IBL regular seasons only have three matches left for Borneo Hornbills, namely against Rajawali Medan, Kesatria Bengawan Solo, and Prawira Harum Bandung. Their fate to proceed to the playoffs is determined by the results of the match.

"After seeing the team's performance earlier, I am very confident. With a collective game like the one we showed with 33 assists, I am sure we can go further," concluded Ismael.