NBL Round 7: City Oilers beat JKL Dolphins in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#3) and JKL Dolphins (#7). JKL Dolphins were defeated at home 58-62 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. City Oilers forced 28 JKL Dolphins turnovers and outrebounded them 51-32 including a 29-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Drileba Tonny chipped in 21 points and 5 assists. Malual Dier produced 22 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Defending champion maintains third place with 7-2 record having five points less than leader UCU Canons. JKL Dolphins at the other side keep the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with KCCA P.. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Ndejje Angels.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#1) and Our Saviour (#6). Our Saviour was crushed at home by 18 points 52-70 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Our Saviour. Worth to mention a great performance of center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Jerry Kayanga contributed with 18 points for the winners. Forward Stephen Wokorach answered with 19 points and 9 rebounds for Our Saviour. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-1 record. Newly promoted Our Saviour keeps the sixth position with three games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Kampala. First ranked UCU Canons faced 4th placed Blazers. Host UCU Canons (10-1) defeated guests from (5-4) 66-62. It was a great evening for Peter Sifuma who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds. At the losing side Chuol Nyuot responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. UCU Canons have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-1 record. Loser Blazers keep the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with UPDF. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
KCCA P. crushed Tropical R. in a road game 88-66. KIU Titans was beaten by Tropical R. at home 73-87. Blazers lost to UPDF on the opponent's court 67-73. Victoria USY unfortunately lost to Betway Power in a home game 64-74. Winless Falcons recorded a loss to KCCA P. on the road 57-72. Tropical R. lost to defending champion City Oilers on its own court 55-95. Ndejje Angels was beaten by Betway Power in a road game 67-69.
The best stats of 7th round was 16 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists by Isaac Afidra of Betway Power.

Tropical R. - KCCA P. 66-88

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Tropical R. (4-6) was crushed at home by eleventh ranked KCCA P. (4-5) 88-66 on Wednesday. KCCA P. forced 22 Tropical R. turnovers and had a 39-28 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Kenyan forward Martin Ouma (195-1999) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) helped adding 19 points and 9 rebounds. Four KCCA P. players scored in double figures. At the losing side Duallo Joshua responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and Juma Osman scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. KCCA P. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with JKL Dolphins. Newly promoted Tropical R. keeps the ninth position with six games lost. KCCA P. will meet at home higher ranked UPDF (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tropical R. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: O.Martin 20+13reb+7ast, O.Emmanuel 19+9reb+3ast, D.Gaaki 12+3ast, G.Leonardo 10+8reb+1ast, M.Rin Tueny 6+3reb+1ast, M.Bamutende 6+1reb
Tropical R.: J.Duallo 15+14reb+2ast, O.Juma 12+4reb, N.Musinguzi 11+1reb+1ast, O.Denis 7+4reb+2ast, A.Davis 6+5reb, O.Edgar 4+3reb+2ast

JKL Dolphins - City Oilers 58-62

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#3) and JKL Dolphins (#7). JKL Dolphins were defeated at home 58-62 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. City Oilers forced 28 JKL Dolphins turnovers and outrebounded them 51-32 including a 29-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Drileba Tonny chipped in 21 points and 5 assists. Malual Dier produced 22 points and 9 rebounds and Mabor Makol added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Defending champion maintains third place with 7-2 record having five points less than leader UCU Canons. JKL Dolphins at the other side keep the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with KCCA P.. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Ndejje Angels.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: T.Drileba 21+2reb+5ast, I.Lumanyika 15+18reb+1ast, L.Ruai 6+4reb+2ast, B.Komakech 6+4reb+1ast, J.Enabu 5+3reb+1ast, J.Okello 4+17reb+1ast
JKL Dolphins: D.Malual 22+9reb+2ast, M.Mabor 11+10reb+1ast, B.Namake 9+6reb+3ast, M.Benfait 5+3reb+3ast, J.Ocheng 5+2reb+2ast, A.Akris 4+1reb

UCU Canons - Blazers 66-62

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Kampala. First ranked UCU Canons faced 4th placed Blazers. Host UCU Canons (10-1) defeated guests from (5-4) 66-62. UCU Canons forced 22 Blazers turnovers and outrebounded them 51-39 including 37 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Jerry Kayanga (-1997) helped adding 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four UCU Canons players scored in double figures. At the losing side Chuol Nyuot responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Joseph Ikong (193-1985) scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. UCU Canons have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-1 record. Loser Blazers keep the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with UPDF. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: K.Jerry 16+8reb+4ast, L.Ibanda 14+3reb+2ast, S.Peter 13+14reb+1ast, U.Sudi 10+7reb, C.Fadhili 7+5reb, T.Lual 2+9reb+3ast
Blazers: A.Saidi 15+2reb, N.Chuol 14+10reb+2ast, P.Odong 13+3reb+2ast, J.Ikong 9+5reb+6ast, M.Kenneth 4+2reb, D.Monoja 4+8reb+3ast

KIU Titans - Tropical R. 73-87

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Kampala where ninth ranked Tropical R. (4-6) defeated 8th ranked KIU Titans (3-4) 87-73 on Saturday. Tropical R. forced 23 KIU Titans turnovers and had a 42-30 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Denis Omara who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Allan Nandala helped adding 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Tropical R. players scored in double figures. Tropical R.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Okoth Henry responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Mohammed Abdikani scored 3 points and 17 rebounds. Newly promoted Tropical R. maintains ninth place with 4-6 record. Loser KIU Titans dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. Tropical R. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. KIU Titans will play against Blazers (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tropical R.: O.Denis 23+8reb+4ast, O.Juma 17+4reb, J.Duallo 12+10reb+3ast, N.Allan 12+8reb+5ast, K.Isaac 6+5reb, N.Musinguzi 6+4reb+3ast
KIU Titans: H.Okoth 18+6reb+2ast, M.Otieno 11+5reb+4ast, K.Arnold 10+4reb+2ast, M.Edgar 10+3reb, J.Dramaza 7+9reb+3ast, K.Ahmed 6+4reb+3ast

UPDF - Blazers 73-67

There was a minor upset in Kampala where 4th placed Blazers (5-4) were defeated by sixth ranked UPDF (5-4) 73-67 on Saturday. UPDF forced 24 Blazers turnovers. It was a great evening for swingman David Okello (-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. Brian Opiyo (-1995) helped adding 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. UPDF's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side DR Congolese center Amisi Saidi (200-1987) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard Paul Odong (-1991) scored 20 points. UPDF moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Blazers. UPDF will meet KCCA P. (#7) in the next round. Blazers will play against Falcons and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
UPDF: O.David 28+11reb+2ast, O.Brian 12+9reb+4ast, W.Arthur 11+6reb+2ast, W.Edrine 7+7reb+3ast, M.Muhumuza 7+2reb+2ast, R.Jafar 3+5reb
Blazers: P.Odong 20+1reb+2ast, A.Saidi 16+7reb+1ast, R.Ongom 12+7reb+1ast, M.Kenneth 7+8reb, B.Wadaya 3+2reb+1ast, D.Monoja 3+5reb+2ast

Our Saviour - UCU Canons 52-70

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#1) and Our Saviour (#6). Our Saviour was crushed at home by 18 points 52-70 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Our Saviour. UCU Canons held Our Saviour to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Jerry Kayanga (-1997) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Forward Stephen Wokorach answered with 19 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) added 4 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Our Saviour. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-1 record. Newly promoted Our Saviour keeps the sixth position with three games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: S.Peter 23+10reb+1ast, K.Jerry 18+1reb+2ast, T.Lual 7+1reb+1ast, M.Vicent 6+7reb+5ast, W.Crammer 5, A.Isyagi 4+1reb+1ast
Our Saviour: S.Wokorach 19+9reb, S.Andrew 7+2reb, S.Gombya 6+8reb+1ast, G.Mou 5+5reb+1ast, M.Mugisha 4+13reb+3ast, E.Bakara 4+4reb+4ast

Victoria USY - Betway Power 64-74

Very predictable result when third ranked Betway Power (8-3) beat on the road 12th ranked Victoria USY (1-8) 74-64 on Saturday. Betway Power forced 20 Victoria USY turnovers and outrebounded them 47-26 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international forward Geoffrey Soro (198-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 9 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Elvis Ssentongo (-1999) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side Maker Mayen responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and Nyong Marrier scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Victoria USY's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Betway Power have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Victoria USY lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth position with eight games lost. Betway Power will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Victoria USY will play against KIU Titans (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Betway Power: G.Ochieng 13, E.Ssentongo 13+5reb+4ast, N.Guddi 11+1reb, A.Isaac 9+7reb+4ast, G.Soro 9+10reb+3ast, D.Asiku 8+3reb+1ast
Victoria USY: M.Maker 22+5reb+2ast, M.Nyong 14+9reb+2ast, A.Cedric 11+2ast, A.Jasper 4+2reb+4ast, B.Baraka 4+5reb+1ast, S.Shamah 3

KCCA P. - Falcons 72-57

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Falcons (0-8) were defeated on the road by eleventh ranked KCCA P. (4-5) 72-57 on Sunday. KCCA P. forced 28 Falcons turnovers. It was a great evening for Kenyan forward Martin Ouma (195-1999) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) helped adding 9 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side Wafula Bossa responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds and the former international power forward Brian Ssentongo (203-1987) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. KCCA P. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with JKL Dolphins. Loser Falcons still closes the standings with eight games lost. KCCA P. will meet at home higher ranked UPDF (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Falcons will play against Blazers (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: O.Martin 20+16reb+2ast, D.Gaaki 15+3reb+4ast, O.Emmanuel 9+9reb+4ast, W.Otweyo 8+3reb+1ast, G.Leonardo 6+11reb+1ast, M.Bamutende 6+1reb+1ast
Falcons: B.Ssentongo 17+14reb, B.Wafula 16+18reb+2ast, V.Jurua 10+3reb+2ast, M.Henrison 9+1reb+1ast, N.Mark 4, A.Emmanuel 1+6reb+2ast

Tropical R. - City Oilers 55-95

Everything went according to plan when third ranked City Oilers (7-2) outleveled on the road 9th ranked Tropical R. (4-6) 95-55 on Sunday. City Oilers forced 31 Tropical R. turnovers and outrebounded them 65-34 including a 27-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. City Oilers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Tropical R.'s players. It was a great evening for Drileba Tonny who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 9 rebounds. Okello James helped adding 11 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Five City Oilers players scored in double figures. At the losing side Duallo Joshua responded with 11 points and 5 rebounds and Allan Nandala scored 13 points. Tropical R.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion maintains third place with 7-2 record having five points less than leader UCU Canons. Newly promoted Tropical R. keeps the ninth position with six games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Ndejje Angels.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: T.Drileba 28+9reb+3ast, L.Ruai 14+11reb+1ast, J.Enabu 13+4reb+6ast, J.Okello 11+13reb+4ast, I.Lumanyika 10+16reb, I.Muhwezi 10+3reb+6ast
Tropical R.: N.Allan 13+3reb+1ast, J.Duallo 11+5reb+2ast, K.Isaac 10+4reb, N.Musinguzi 8+4reb, O.Denis 6+2reb, A.Roxine 2+1reb+1ast

Betway Power - Ndejje Angels 69-67

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Ndejje Angels (3-5) were edged on the road by third ranked Betway Power (8-3) 69-67 on Sunday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Betway Power forced 27 Ndejje Angels turnovers. It was a great evening for power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Innocent Ochera (-1997) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side guard Livingstone Kimambo (188-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and power forward Cikom Monybai scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Ndejje Angels' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Betway Power have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Ndejje Angels lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with five games lost. Betway Power will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ndejje Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena City Oilers.
Top scorers:
Betway Power: I.Ochera 19+5reb+3ast, A.Isaac 16+14reb+6ast, N.Guddi 12+5reb+2ast, D.Asiku 9+2reb+2ast, G.Soro 6+4reb+2ast, S.Otoa 5+7reb+1ast
Ndejje Angels: A.Haron 15+1reb+5ast, M.Cikom 13+9reb+1ast, K.Livingstone 11+16reb+3ast, M.Godwin 9+7reb+3ast, S.Hassan 7+2reb+2ast, N.John 4



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