NBL Round 4: City Oilers hand first defeat to UPDF

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

UPDF (3-1) recorded its first loss in Kampala on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked City Oilers (3-1) 65-49. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of UPDF. City Oilers forced 26 UPDF turnovers and outrebounded them 43-29 including a 35-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Swingman Ruai Luak (196-2004) chipped in 15 points. Swingman Andrew Gang (-1996) produced 16 points and 5 steals for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated UPDF.
Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Top-ranked UCU Canons (4-0) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging 10th ranked KCCA P. (1-4) 51-49 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 8 rebounds. Titus Lual contributed with 8 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds for KCCA P.Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. UCU Canons have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with four games lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Fourth ranked Blazers faced their close opponent Betway Power. Guests from (3-2) defeated host Betway Power (4-1) 64-57. Worth to mention a great performance of Amisi Saidi who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Blazers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Innocent Ochera responded with 16 points and 4 assists. Blazers have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Blazers went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Our Saviour and JKL Dolphins. Loser Betway Power dropped to the second place with one game lost.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Tropical R. defeated Ndejje Angels in a road game 79-75. Winless Falcons were beaten by Our Saviour at home 43-61. Betway Power won against Tropical R. on the opponent's court 90-78. KIU Titans managed to outperform Ndejje Angels in a home game 63-56. JKL Dolphins managed to beat Blazers on the road 62-57.
The best stats of 4th round was 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by Brian Namake of JKL Dolphins.

UPDF - City Oilers 49-65

UPDF (3-1) recorded its first loss in Kampala on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked City Oilers (3-1) 65-49. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of UPDF. City Oilers forced 26 UPDF turnovers and outrebounded them 43-29 including a 35-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Swingman Ruai Luak (196-2004) chipped in 15 points. Swingman Andrew Gang (-1996) produced 16 points and 5 steals and swingman David Okello (-1997) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated UPDF.
Top scorers:
UPDF: A.Gang 16+4reb+2ast, O.David 10+6reb+2ast, W.Edrine 10+4reb, D.Opolot 6+5reb+2ast, W.Pirwoth 5+3reb+3ast, F.Odama 2+2reb
City Oilers: L.Ruai 15+3reb+2ast, I.Lumanyika 14+17reb+4ast, C.Kizito 11+3reb+1ast, T.Drileba 7+3reb+1ast, B.Komakech 7+3reb+2ast, J.Enabu 6+1reb+3ast

Betway Power - Blazers 57-64

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Fourth ranked Blazers faced their close opponent Betway Power. Guests from (3-2) defeated host Betway Power (4-1) 64-57. Blazers forced 27 Betway Power turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of DR Congolese center Amisi Saidi (200-1987) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and the former international forward Joseph Ikong (193-1985) who added 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Blazers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side guard Innocent Ochera (-1997) responded with 16 points and 4 assists and forward Dickson Asiku scored 5 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Blazers have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Blazers went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Our Saviour and JKL Dolphins. Loser Betway Power dropped to the second place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Betway Power: I.Ochera 16+4reb+4ast, A.Isaac 12+4reb+1ast, G.Soro 8+11reb+1ast, F.Kasinde 7+6reb+3ast, N.Guddi 6+10reb+4ast, D.Asiku 5+10reb+5ast
Blazers: A.Saidi 24+13reb+1ast, D.Juuko 11+5reb+1ast, J.Ikong 8+8reb+4ast, P.Odong 6+3reb+1ast, C.Kasujja 3+6reb+2ast, R.Ongom 3+1reb+1ast

Ndejje Angels - Tropical R. 75-79

There was a minor upset in Kampala where 6th ranked Ndejje Angels (3-3) were defeated by ninth ranked Tropical R. (2-4) 79-75 on Saturday. Tropical R. forced 22 Ndejje Angels turnovers and outrebounded them 59-46 including 20 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Duallo Joshua who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 24 rebounds and 5 assists and Denis Omara who added 23 points and 6 steals during the contest. At the losing side Cikom Munbai responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds and Godwin Muhamiriro produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Tropical R. went down to tenth position due to points difference. Loser Ndejje Angels dropped to the eighth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Ndejje Angels: M.Cikom 29+11reb+1ast, S.Hassan 14+4reb, M.Godwin 10+11reb, A.Haron 6+3reb+3ast, D.Orenga 6+2ast, H.Trevor 5
Tropical R.: O.Denis 23+3reb, O.Juma 18+1reb+3ast, J.Duallo 12+24reb+5ast, O.Charles 9+13reb+3ast, N.Allan 9+4reb+2ast, O.Edgar 5+6reb

Falcons - Our Saviour 43-61

No shocking result in a game in Kampala where eighth ranked Our Saviour (3-2) defeated bottom-ranked Falcons (0-4) 61-43 on Saturday. Our Saviour held Falcons to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 30.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Our Saviour forced 19 Falcons turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 20 rebounds and guard Joseph Wacha (-1991) who added 17 points and 4 assists during the contest. Our Saviour's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Wafula Bossa responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and the former international power forward Brian Ssentongo (203-1987) scored 8 points and 18 rebounds. Our Saviour moved-up to fifth place, which they share with JKL Dolphins and Blazers. Loser Falcons still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Victoria USY.
Top scorers:
Falcons: B.Wafula 16+16reb+1ast, M.Henrison 10+2reb+1ast, B.Ssentongo 8+18reb+3ast, A.Emmanuel 7+5reb+1ast, V.Jurua 2+3reb, O.Andrew 0
Our Saviour: J.Wacha 17+3reb+4ast, S.Wokorach 15+4reb+1ast, M.Mugisha 11+20reb+3ast, A.Davis 6+6reb+1ast, E.Bakara 4+2reb+2ast, S.Andrew 4+3reb+1ast

UCU Canons - KCCA P. 51-49

Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Top-ranked UCU Canons (4-0) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging 10th ranked KCCA P. (1-4) 51-49 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. UCU Canons held KCCA P. to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.3 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Canons forced 25 KCCA P. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 8 rebounds. Sudanese center Titus Lual (-1998) contributed with 8 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds and Leonardo Gilabi added 6 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for KCCA P.Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. UCU Canons have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: O.Emmanuel 12+6reb, W.Otweyo 9+2reb+2ast, O.Martin 7+5reb+3ast, G.Leonardo 6+10reb+1ast, D.Ojoro 5+9reb, D.Gaaki 4+4reb
UCU Canons: C.Fadhili 13+8reb, S.Peter 9+8reb, B.Fayed 8+3reb+1ast, T.Lual 8+9reb+2ast, U.Sudi 7+3reb+2ast, D.Rogers 3+3reb

Tropical R. - Betway Power 78-90

Very expected game when 9th ranked Tropical R. (2-4) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Betway Power (4-1) 90-78 on Sunday. Betway Power forced 24 Tropical R. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Soro Geoffrey who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Isaac Afidra who added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Denis Omara responded with 21 points and Duallo Joshua scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Five Betway Power and four Tropical R. players scored in double figures. Tropical R.'s coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Betway Power moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Tropical R. dropped to the tenth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Tropical R.: O.Denis 21+1reb, O.Juma 13+4reb, J.Duallo 11+7reb+3ast, O.Charles 10+6reb+2ast, K.Isaac 9+6reb, N.Allan 4+3reb+5ast
Betway Power: G.Soro 23+8reb+4ast, A.Isaac 16+9reb+6ast, D.Asiku 16+3reb+1ast, I.Ochera 15+4reb+4ast, E.Ssentongo 13+7reb+3ast, G.Ochieng 5+2reb

KIU Titans - Ndejje Angels 63-56

There was a surprise result in Kampala where tenth ranked KIU Titans (2-3) beat higher ranked Ndejje Angels (3-3) 63-56 on Sunday. KIU Titans forced 26 Ndejje Angels turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Edgar Munaba who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 21 rebounds and guard Ahmed Kassa who added 20 points and 4 steals during the contest. KIU Titans' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Cikom Munbai responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and Hassan Sentamu scored 12 points and 5 steals. KIU Titans moved-up to ninth place. Loser Ndejje Angels dropped to the eighth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Ndejje Angels: M.Cikom 16+15reb+1ast, S.Hassan 12+1reb+2ast, H.Trevor 8+3reb+3ast, M.Godwin 7+6reb, A.Haron 3+2reb+4ast, N.John 3+8reb+2ast
KIU Titans: K.Ahmed 20+3reb, M.Edgar 14+21reb+1ast, H.Okoth 9+1reb+2ast, K.Arnold 7+5reb+3ast, J.Chuma 6+9reb+2ast, M.Gaius 3+1ast

Blazers - JKL Dolphins 57-62

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Blazers (3-2) were defeated at home by eighth ranked JKL Dolphins (3-2) 62-57 on Sunday. JKL Dolphins forced 24 Blazers turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Brian Namake (-1990) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Malual Dier who added 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Kenyan guard Collins Kasujja (183-1994) responded with 9 points and 9 rebounds and Chuol Nyuot scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Blazers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. JKL Dolphins moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Our Saviour and Blazers.
Top scorers:
Blazers: D.Monoja 9+7reb+1ast, C.Kasujja 9+9reb+3ast, N.Chuol 9+10reb+1ast, P.Odong 9+4reb, B.Wadaya 8+4reb+2ast, A.Saidi 4+1reb+2ast
JKL Dolphins: B.Namake 15+10reb+5ast, D.Malual 12+12reb+3ast, M.Mabor 12+9reb, M.Benfait 9+3reb, J.Ocheng 8+1reb+1ast, A.Akris 6+3reb+3ast



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