Pelita Jaya Esia Jakarta Power Past Amartha Hangtuah 81-49 in IBL Cup

Pelita Jaya Esia Jakarta produced a dominant 81-49 victory over Amartha Hangtuah in the Indonesia IBL Cup on 27 October 2026. The Jakarta side controlled the game from start to finish, combining aggressive defense with efficient scoring.

The 32-point winning margin was the clearest statement of the night. Pelita Jaya set the tone with a blistering first quarter and never allowed Amartha Hangtuah to settle into the contest.

Match overview

The quarter scores showed Pelita Jaya’s relentless pressure across all four periods:

• First quarter: Pelita Jaya 22-10 Amartha Hangtuah
• Second quarter: Pelita Jaya 19-14 Amartha Hangtuah
• Third quarter: Pelita Jaya 21-12 Amartha Hangtuah
• Fourth quarter: Pelita Jaya 19-13 Amartha Hangtuah

By half-time, Pelita Jaya led 41-24. A strong third-quarter run pushed the advantage past 30 points, and the final period was played with the result already secure.

Key moments

Pelita Jaya opened the game with a 12-2 run, forcing Amartha Hangtuah into an early timeout. The pressure continued as Pelita Jaya turned defensive stops into fast-break points, building a 20-point lead before the break.

The decisive blow came early in the third quarter. Pelita Jaya scored 11 straight points to stretch the lead to 52-26, ending any realistic hope of an Amartha comeback.

Tactical story

Pelita Jaya’s defense was relentless. They pressured the ball, jumped passing lanes, and forced Amartha Hangtuah into turnovers that fueled their transition attack. The rebounding battle was also one-sided, with Pelita Jaya limiting second-chance opportunities and controlling the tempo.

Offensively, Pelita Jaya shared the ball and attacked the rim with purpose. When Amartha Hangtuah packed the paint, Pelita Jaya’s shooters made them pay from the perimeter. Amartha Hangtuah struggled to match that intensity and never found a consistent scoring rhythm.

Standout performers

Pelita Jaya’s backcourt controlled the game on both ends, pushing the pace and creating open looks for teammates. Their frontcourt dominated the glass and protected the rim, while Amartha Hangtuah’s best efforts came in spurts that were quickly answered.

Season impact

The win is a strong statement of intent from Pelita Jaya Esia Jakarta in the IBL Cup. Amartha Hangtuah will need to address their turnover issues and defensive rotations before their next game, while Pelita Jaya will look to carry this momentum forward.