Dewa United Banten vs Pelita Jaya BC, Indonesia Basketball League, 2026, Today Match Prediction

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Dewa United Banten

Dewa United are coming off a tough 93-79 defeat in Game 2, where Pelita Jaya’s offense found its rhythm and controlled the second half. With the series now leveled at 1-1, Dewa will need a stronger effort and a bigger impact from their key players.

In Game 2, Troy Gillenwater led the scoring with 23 points, while Joshua Bryan Ibarra added 12 points and 13 rebounds, a double-double. Dio Tirta Saputra added 13 points and DJ Cooper added 12 points, but their efforts weren’t enough.

Their offense struggled, hitting just 39% from the field, 27% from the perimeter and 48% from the two point range. Defensively, they were no better as they got outrebounded 40-33 on the boards, committed 12 key turnovers and allowed Pelita Jaya to convert 53% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc.

For Dewa United, Game 3 is about regaining momentum after a disappointing offensive performance in the previous matchup. Despite the Game 2 loss, Dewa already proved they can beat Pelita Jaya on the road by stealing Game 1, showcasing the championship poise that helped them win their first IBL title in 2025.

Overall, the team averages 87 points per game, while dishing out 23 assists. Defensively, they record 40.8 rebounds and allow opponents to just 81.5 points per game.

Pelita Jaya BC

Pelita Jaya head into Semifinal Game 3 with momentum after responding to their Game 1 loss by defeating Dewa United 93-79 in Game 2, leveling the best-of-five series at 1-1.

Perrin Buford delivered a standout all round performance, scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, while Jeff Withey added 12 points and 10 rebounds, a double-double. Darious Moten added 19 points and Andakara Prastawa Dhyaksa added 14 points, providing scoring support.

Offensively, Pelita Jaya shot efficiently, hitting 53% from the field, 40% from the perimeter and 59% from the two point range, supported by their excellent ball movement (22 assists). Defensively, they controlled the boards (40-33), limiting second chance opportunities through 28 defensive rebounds and made key defensive stops down the stretch.

Now traveling to Dewa United Arena for Game 3 on June 11, Pelita Jaya’s focus will be sustaining the defensive intensity that fueled their Game 2 victory. If they can limit Dewa’s transition opportunities and continue winning the battle in the paint, Pelita Jaya have a strong chance to reclaim control of the series and move within one win of the IBL Finals.

Overall, the team averages 83.8 points per game, while dishing out 21.8 assists. Defensively, they record 46.2 rebounds and allow opponents to just 67.8 points per game.

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Dewa United Banten vs Pelita Jaya BC Match Prediction & Analysis

Dewa United and Pelita Jaya enter a pivotal Game 3 on June 11 with the semifinal series tied 1-1. Dewa will look to capitalize on home-court advantage and the interior presence of Joshua Ibarra, while Pelita Jaya aim to build on the offensive rhythm and defensive intensity that powered their Game 2 win. The matchup will likely be decided by tempo, rebounding, and execution in clutch moments. With a 2-1 series lead at stake, expect a physical, highly competitive battle.

In their last five head-to-head matchups, Dewa United has won three matches, while Pelita Jaya Esia Jakarta has won two matches and is currently riding a one game winning streak against Dewa United.

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DEWA UNITED BANTEN vs PELITA JAYA BC
Winning Prediction

Dewa United hold a slight edge in Game 3 thanks to home-court advantage and their strong interior presence led by Joshua Ibarra. Pelita Jaya have momentum from Game 2, but Dewa’s defense and crowd support could be enough to secure a narrow victory. We are backing Dewa United to win this matchup.

Dewa United to win.

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