NBL Round 20 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 20 most important game was a victory of JKL Dolphins over 8th ranked KCCA P. 74-68 on Saturday night. JKL Dolphins forced 21 KCCA P. turnovers. 33 personal fouls committed by KCCA P. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Mabor Makol orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Malual Dier contributed with 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) replied with 11 points and 7 rebounds for KCCA P.KCCA P.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. JKL Dolphins maintains seventh position with 11-12 record. KCCA P. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Our Saviour. JKL Dolphins are looking forward to face league's leader Blazers in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. KCCA P. will play against UPDF (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#3) and JKL Dolphins (#7). UCU Canons (17-5) won against visiting JKL Dolphins (11-12) 59-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JKL Dolphins. Worth to mention a great performance of center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds and Titus Lual who added 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Malual Dier responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. UCU Canons have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-5 record having just three points less than leader Blazers. JKL Dolphins at the other side keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. UCU Canons will play against Tropical R. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. JKL Dolphins will play against the league's leader Blazers (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked City Oilers (19-5) against fourth ranked Betway Power (15-8) on Friday night. Visiting City Oilers were defeated by Betway Power in a tough game on the road 75-82. The winners were led by Innocent Ochera who scored that evening 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Betway Power's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds by Francis Azolibe did not help to save the game for City Oilers. Betway Power maintains fourth position with 15-8 record. Defending champion City Oilers keep the second place with five games lost. Betway Power will meet Our Saviour (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. City Oilers will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 20: Our Saviour were smashed by Blazers on the road 70-47. Ndejje Angels won against Victoria USY on its own court 76-73. Our Saviour outscored KIU Titans in Kampala 77-51. Blazers rolled over Tropical R. at home 113-55. Winless Falcons was crushed by UCU Canons on the opponent's court 73-45. Ndejje Angels lost to defending champion City Oilers in a home game 83-90.

Blazers - Our Saviour 70-47

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Blazers (19-4) crushed at home 9th ranked Our Saviour (10-13) 70-47 on Friday. Blazers dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Our Saviour's 26. Blazers forced 31 Our Saviour turnovers. The winners were led by Kenyan forward Okall Koranga (206-1990) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds and center Daniel Monoja (197-1993) supported him with 9 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds by power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) did not help to save the game for Our Saviour. Guard Davis Assimwe added 11 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Blazers have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-4 record. Newly promoted Our Saviour dropped to the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with KCCA P.. Blazers will meet JKL Dolphins (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Our Saviour will play against Betway Power and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Our Saviour: M.Mugisha 13+10reb, A.Davis 11+5reb+1ast, J.Wacha 9+5reb+2ast, S.Henry 5+4reb+3ast, E.Bakara 5+5reb, Y.Ruot 4+1reb+1ast
Blazers: K.Okall 27+15reb+2ast, W.Kennedy 12+1reb+2ast, D.Monoja 9+6reb+3ast, N.Chuol 9+8reb+1ast, C.Omanye 8+5reb+5ast, S.Kiviiri 2+3reb+1ast

Betway Power - City Oilers 82-75

Very important is a road loss of second ranked City Oilers (19-5) against fourth ranked Betway Power (15-8) on Friday night. Visiting City Oilers were defeated by Betway Power in a tough game on the road 75-82. The winners were led by guard Innocent Ochera (-1997) who scored that evening 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Betway Power players scored in double figures. Betway Power's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds by Nigerian Francis Azolibe did not help to save the game for City Oilers. Ceaser Kizito added 16 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Betway Power maintains fourth position with 15-8 record. Defending champion City Oilers keep the second place with five games lost. Betway Power will meet Our Saviour (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. City Oilers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: A.Francis 26+11reb+1ast, C.Kizito 16+6reb+2ast, J.Enabu 12+7reb+5ast, J.Okello 8+5reb, I.Muhwezi 5+1ast, T.Drileba 5+5reb+3ast
Betway Power: I.Ochera 16+5reb+4ast, A.Isaac 12+7reb+2ast, G.Soro 12+3reb+2ast, D.Asiku 12+2reb+1ast, S.Otoa 6+2reb, E.Ssentongo 6

Ndejje Angels - Victoria USY 76-73

Rather expected game when 12th ranked Victoria USY (5-19) was edged by tenth ranked Ndejje Angels (9-13) in Kampala 76-73 on Saturday. Ndejje Angels forced 20 Victoria USY turnovers and outrebounded them 54-41 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Samuel Ajak (198-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and Joseph Kumbai supported him with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds by Mambo Kabuya did not help to save the game for Victoria USY. Maker Mayen added 26 points for the guests. Ndejje Angels have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain tenth position with 9-13 record. Victoria USY lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Ndejje Angels will meet at home Tropical R. (#11) in the next round. Victoria USY will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Victoria USY: M.Maker 26+1reb+1ast, K.Mambo 19+10reb+1ast, A.Ronald 15+1reb, M.Nyong 6+3reb+2ast, A.Cedric 4+15reb+3ast, O.Emmanuel 3+2reb+4ast
Ndejje Angels: K.Joseph 18+11reb, A.Samuel 17+16reb+5ast, A.Haron 15+3reb+5ast, S.Hassan 8+7reb+1ast, M.David 8+9reb+2ast, M.Godwin 6+3reb

KCCA P. - JKL Dolphins 68-74

Round 20 most important game was a victory of JKL Dolphins over 8th ranked KCCA P. 74-68 on Saturday night. JKL Dolphins forced 21 KCCA P. turnovers. 33 personal fouls committed by KCCA P. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Mabor Makol orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Malual Dier contributed with 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) replied with 11 points and 7 rebounds and Kenyan forward Martin Ouma (195-1999) added 15 points and 4 steals in the effort for KCCA P.KCCA P.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. JKL Dolphins maintains seventh position with 11-12 record. KCCA P. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Our Saviour. JKL Dolphins are looking forward to face league's leader Blazers in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. KCCA P. will play against UPDF (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: O.Martin 15+3ast, O.Emmanuel 11+7reb+2ast, A.Victor 9+4reb, W.Otweyo 8+7reb+2ast, D.Ojoro 6+1reb, D.Gaaki 6+5reb+4ast
JKL Dolphins: D.Malual 24+9reb+2ast, M.Mabor 21+15reb+3ast, B.Namake 11+7reb+1ast, M.Bienfait 9+3reb+1ast, A.Ayiik 6+3reb+1ast, O.Carlos 2+4reb+2ast

KIU Titans - Our Saviour 51-77

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Our Saviour (10-13) rolled over higher ranked KIU Titans (14-10) in Kampala 77-51 on Saturday. Our Saviour dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Titans' 28. Our Saviour forced 20 KIU Titans turnovers and outrebounded them 52-30 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and forward Elton Bakara (-1996) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Our Saviour players scored in double figures. Our Saviour's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by the former international forward Stanley Mugerwa (-1995) did not help to save the game for KIU Titans. Forward Joseph Dramaza added 8 points for the hosts. Our Saviour moved-up to eighth place, which they share with KCCA P. Loser KIU Titans keep the fifth position with ten games lost. Our Saviour will meet at home higher ranked Betway Power (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. KIU Titans will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: S.Mugerwa 17+8reb, J.Dramaza 8+3reb+1ast, K.Arnold 8+2reb+1ast, A.Mohammed 6+2reb+1ast, M.Rajab 3+6reb, H.Okoth 3+2reb
Our Saviour: E.Bakara 18+6reb+1ast, S.Henry 15+2reb, M.Mugisha 11+16reb+5ast, S.Gombya 10+12reb+2ast, A.Davis 8+5reb+2ast, J.Wacha 6+4reb+6ast

Blazers - Tropical R. 113-55

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Tropical R. (8-14) was outscored on the road by first ranked Blazers (19-4) 113-55 on Saturday. Blazers dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Tropical R.'s 34. Blazers forced 28 Tropical R. turnovers and outrebounded them 59-29 including a 21-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Tropical R.'s players. The winners were led by Kenyan forward Okall Koranga (206-1990) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 19 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals and Deng Dikong supported him with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Four Blazers players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 6 rebounds by Juma Osman did not help to save the game for Tropical R.. Davis Apuuli added 12 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Blazers have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-4 record. Newly promoted Tropical R. keeps the eleventh place with 14 games lost. Blazers will meet JKL Dolphins (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Tropical R. will play against UCU Canons (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tropical R.: A.Davis 12+3reb+1ast, O.Juma 12+6reb+2ast, A.Roxine 9+2reb+3ast, O.Denis 5+1reb+1ast, O.Charles 5+5reb+1ast, N.Allan 5+2reb+3ast
Blazers: K.Okall 35+19reb+5ast, D.Deng 27+7reb, W.Kennedy 16+3reb+2ast, N.Chuol 14+11reb+2ast, D.Monoja 7+2reb+1ast, S.Kiviiri 6+7reb+1ast

UCU Canons - Falcons 73-45

Everything went according to plan when third ranked UCU Canons (17-5) outplayed bottom-ranked Falcons (0-24) in Kampala 73-45 on Saturday. UCU Canons held Falcons to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.3 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Canons forced 19 Falcons turnovers and outrebounded them 55-35 including a 41-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by guard Jerry Kayanga (-1997) who scored that evening 9 points and 8 rebounds and Jimmy Otim (-1999) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. UCU Canons' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds by Kenneth Mesho did not help to save the game for Falcons. Emmanuel Ateng added 16 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. UCU Canons have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-5 record having just three points less than leader Blazers. Loser Falcons still closes the standings. UCU Canons will meet Tropical R. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Falcons will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Falcons: A.Emmanuel 16+8reb+2ast, M.Kenneth 14+13reb, N.Mark 7+1reb, M.Trezor 3+1ast, V.Jurua 2+2reb+1ast, M.Emmanuel 2+3reb
UCU Canons: A.Caesar 14+1reb+1ast, B.Fayed 12+1reb+2ast, O.Jimmy 11+7reb, K.Jerry 9+8reb+1ast, S.Peter 7+7reb+3ast, L.Ibanda 6+7reb+2ast

Ndejje Angels - City Oilers 83-90

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Ndejje Angels (9-13) lost to second ranked City Oilers (19-5) in Kampala 83-90 on Sunday. City Oilers forced 25 Ndejje Angels turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Ndejje Angels' players. The winners were led by Nigerian Francis Azolibe who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and Enabu Jimmy supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 steals. Five City Oilers players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds by power forward Cikom Monybai did not help to save the game for Ndejje Angels. Samuel Ajak (198-1999) added 26 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the hosts. Ndejje Angels' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion maintains second position with 19-5 record having just one point less than leader Blazers. Loser Ndejje Angels keep the tenth place with 13 games lost. City Oilers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ndejje Angels will play against Tropical R. (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ndejje Angels: A.Samuel 26+3reb+6ast, M.Cikom 26+8reb+3ast, K.Joseph 14+10reb, A.Haron 4+1reb+3ast, O.Jonathan 4+1reb, M.David 4+11reb+1ast
City Oilers: A.Francis 23+11reb+2ast, T.Drileba 21+4reb+5ast, C.Davis 19+4reb+2ast, C.Kizito 11+2reb+1ast, J.Enabu 10+6reb+14ast, D.John 6+4reb

UCU Canons - JKL Dolphins 59-46

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#3) and JKL Dolphins (#7). UCU Canons (17-5) won against visiting JKL Dolphins (11-12) 59-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JKL Dolphins. UCU Canons dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to JKL Dolphins' 20. UCU Canons forced 27 JKL Dolphins turnovers and outrebounded them 47-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds and Sudanese center Titus Lual (-1998) who added 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Malual Dier responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Mabor Makol scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. UCU Canons have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-5 record having just three points less than leader Blazers. JKL Dolphins at the other side keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. UCU Canons will play against Tropical R. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. JKL Dolphins will play against the league's leader Blazers (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: D.Malual 14+10reb+2ast, M.Mabor 13+6reb+1ast, A.Ayiik 11+2reb+3ast, J.Ocheng 6+2reb+1ast, D.Katumba 2+8reb+1ast, O.Carlos 0+2reb+2ast
UCU Canons: S.Peter 17+8reb+1ast, T.Lual 16+5reb+3ast, U.Sudi 7+7reb, A.Caesar 6+3reb+2ast, C.Fadhili 5+14reb+4ast, B.Fayed 3+3reb+2ast



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