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Can Dewa United topple Rajawali Medan?
Tournament: Indonesia Basketball League, 2026 | Venue: GOR Universitas Medan (Medan) | Tip Off: 15:30:00
Live Streaming: Courtside 1891
Dewa United to win and cover the spread (-11.5).
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 5.40 | 1.12 |
Rajawali Medan is coming off a frustrating 71-67 loss to Pacific Caesar Surabaya, a game defined by missed chances and offensive inconsistency.
Antonio Kurtis Hester delivered a standout performance, scoring 30 points and 20 rebounds, while McKenzie Moore added 14 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists. However, their individual efforts weren’t enough and the rest of the remaining cast failed to provide enough support.
Offensively, Rajawali just shot 29% from the field, including a poor 17% from the perimeter and 76% from the free throw line. Defensively, they dominated the boards 60-42, but committed 11 key turnovers and allowed the visitors to shoot 48% from the two point range.
For Rajawali, this was a missed chance against a fellow lower-table opponent and this loss extended their losing streak to five matches. Overall, the team averages 74.6 points per game, while dishing out 17.7 assists. Defensively, they record 43.6 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 83.5 points per game.
Dewa United delivered a statement win, overpowering RANS PIK 96-75 with a strong two-way performance that underlined why they are among the IBL’s elite. They set the tone early, racing to a 27-16 first-quarter lead and never looking back.
Joshua Bryan Ibarra led the scoring with 25 points, while other key contributors included Troy Gillenwater (20 points), Dio Tirta Saputra (14) and DJ Cooper (13).
Offensively, Dewa United shot efficiently, hitting 50% from the field, including 33% from the perimeter and an impressive 82% from the free throw line, supported by their strong ball movement (27 assists). Defensively, they got outrebounded 44-42 on the boards, but limited second chance opportunities through 29 defensive rebounds and forced Rans to commit 12 turnovers and 12 fouls down the stretch.
With the victory, Dewa further strengthened their position near the top of the IBL standings and continued to build momentum at exactly the right time. The 21-point margin also highlighted Dewa United’s depth and composure.
Overall, the team averages 84.8 points per game, while dishing out 22.3 assists. Defensively, they record 39.5 rebounds and allow opponents to just 83.7 points per game.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | McKenzie Moore |
| SG | Samuel Devin Susanto |
| SF | Antonio Kurtis Hester |
| PF | David Ebenezer Frans |
| C | Majur Majak |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | DJ Cooper |
| SG | Hardianus Hardianus |
| SF | Troy Gillenwater |
| PF | Dio Tirta Saputra |
| C | Joshua Bryan Ibarra |
Rajawali Medan face a daunting challenge against Dewa United on April 26. Rajawali must slow the tempo and defend relentlessly to stay competitive. Dewa, coming off a dominant win over RANS PIK, boast superior depth, scoring balance, and experience. If Rajawali can’t control turnovers and pace, Dewa’s high-powered offense should comfortably dictate the game.
Dewa United is currently 4th in the IBL standings with a 9-6 record, while Rajawali Medan is 9th in the standings with a 5-12 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Rajawali Medan has won one match, while Dewa United has won four matches.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Kurtis Hester | 25.1 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 1.4/0.4 |
| Joshua Bryan Ibarra | 21.1 | 13.1 | 1.6 | 1.5/1.4 |