Solid Defense is the Key for Pelita Jaya to Win IBL Title

Tangerang, Todaysgist.com – Pelita Jaya coach Johannis Winar assessed that the key to his team’s victory with a score of 73-65 over Satria Muda in the third game of the 2024 IBL final on Sunday (4/8/2024) was a solid defense.

Both teams had to play the third game of the 2024 IBL final after defeating each other in the previous two final games. Satria Muda won the first final game with a score of 84-71, before Pelita Jaya replied with a score of 82-70.

“It all comes down to defense because they have so many side pick upper. “We can’t possibly guard everything,” Johannis said in a post-match press conference at the SC Indoor Stadium, Tangerang Regency.

Pelita Jaya captain Andakara Prastawa who performed brilliantly in the third game agreed with his coach. Pelita Jaya is superior in numbers steal with 13 times compared to the six made by Satria Muda.

“Why can steal Abraham twice, I think because I wanted to keep chasing him, so I could be calmer too,” said Prastawa.

He is grateful to be able to play the role of captain well, thus motivating the young players to bring out their best abilities.

“Off the pitch, I can give input. Arighi I told him there will be time. Even Yesaiah (Saudale), I always talk“We know your capacity, if you are given the opportunity to play, give your best,” said the 2021 SEA Games gold medalist.

The 2024 IBL championship title ended the Jakarta team’s title drought since 2017.

Pelita Jaya has reached the finals three times in a row in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 seasons, but this is the first time they have managed to lift the championship trophy, which is also their fourth IBL/Kobatama trophy.