Pelita Jaya edges Bogor Hornbills 90-87 to win IBL Finals 2026
Pelita Jaya claimed their first IBL championship since 2019 with a 90-87 victory in Game 5, overcoming Bogor Hornbills’ early firepower and late surge. The series redefined Indonesian basketball’s competitive balance.
The IBL Gopay Finals 2026 reached its climax in Game 5, where Pelita Jaya and the Bogor Hornbills delivered a championship showdown. The decisive match lived up to the hype, with every possession swinging momentum and every play under the spotlight. Pelita Jaya entered the game with a 2-2 series tie, forcing a do-or-die Game 5 at the GOR Soemantri Brodjonegoro in Jakarta.
The Hornbills, led by sharpshooter Andi Poedjakesuma, started strong, hitting three straight three-pointers in the opening quarter to build a 12-point lead. Pelita Jaya’s defense tightened late in the half, however, as center Fajar Indrawan anchored a 10-0 run to trim the deficit to 39-37 at the break. The third quarter flipped the script.
