NBL Round 21: #1 Blazers are defeated by JKL Dolphins

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Blazers (19-5) in Kampala on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked JKL Dolphins (12-12) 73-65. It ended at the same time the 14-game winning streak of Blazers. 27 personal fouls committed by Blazers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Mabor Makol stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and Malual Dier chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Kenyan forward Okall Koranga (206-1990) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Blazers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. JKL Dolphins maintains seventh place with 12-12 record. Blazers at the other side still keep top position with five games lost. They share it with City Oilers.
An interesting game took place in Kampala where 4th placed Betway Power (15-9) was upset on the court of tenth ranked Our Saviour (11-13) 68-55. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Sam Gombya accounted for 4 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Innocent Ochera (-1997) came up with 15 points and 4 steals for Betway Power in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Our Saviour moved-up to eighth place, which they share with KCCA P. Betway Power at the other side keeps the fourth position with nine games lost.
UPDF (13-11) was upset by tenth ranked KCCA P. (13-11) in . KCCA P. outleveled higher ranked UPDF 88-63 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Martin Ouma who scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Edrine Walujjo who recorded 17 points and 7 rebounds. 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. (11-13) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Our Saviour. UPDF lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost.

In the last two games of round 21 Tropical R. lost to Ndejje Angels on the opponent's court 75-85. Tropical R. was outscored by UCU Canons in a home game 65-98.

Our Saviour - Betway Power 68-55

An interesting game took place in Kampala where 4th placed Betway Power (15-9) was upset on the court of tenth ranked Our Saviour (11-13) 68-55. Our Saviour dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Betway Power's 32. Our Saviour forced 20 Betway Power turnovers and outrebounded them 50-36 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and the former international center Sam Gombya (213-1989) accounted for 4 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Innocent Ochera (-1997) came up with 15 points and 4 steals and the former international forward Geoffrey Soro (198-1992) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Betway Power in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Our Saviour moved-up to eighth place, which they share with KCCA P. Betway Power at the other side keeps the fourth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Our Saviour: M.Mugisha 19+12reb+3ast, E.Bakara 10+3reb+1ast, J.Wacha 9+4reb+4ast, A.Davis 9+1reb, B.Michael 8+5reb, S.Henry 6+4reb+2ast
Betway Power: I.Ochera 15+3reb+3ast, G.Soro 11+7reb+1ast, T.Robert 8+3reb, E.Ssentongo 7+4reb, G.Ochieng 5+1reb+1ast, S.Imran 4+4reb

Ndejje Angels - Tropical R. 85-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Tropical R.'s (8-16) road loss to tenth ranked Ndejje Angels (10-13) 75-85 on Wednesday. Ndejje Angels forced 24 Tropical R. turnovers and outrebounded them 57-34 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ndejje Angels made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Samuel Ajak (198-1999) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Joseph Kumbai chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 20 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Denis Omara who recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds and Juma Osman added 14 points and 6 steals respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ndejje Angels maintains tenth place with 10-13 record. Tropical R. lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Ndejje Angels: A.Samuel 23+6reb+5ast, A.Haron 21+6reb+4ast, K.Joseph 13+20reb, M.David 9+7reb+2ast, M.Cikom 9+9reb+1ast, M.Godwin 4+5reb+1ast
Tropical R.: O.Denis 17+5reb+2ast, O.Juma 14+4reb, N.Musinguzi 10+1reb+1ast, O.Charles 9+7reb+1ast, N.Allan 9+2reb+2ast, S.Kassim 6+7reb+1ast

JKL Dolphins - Blazers 73-65

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Blazers (19-5) in Kampala on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked JKL Dolphins (12-12) 73-65. It ended at the same time the 14-game winning streak of Blazers. 27 personal fouls committed by Blazers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Mabor Makol stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and Malual Dier chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds. Four JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Kenyan forward Okall Koranga (206-1990) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and forward Richard Ongom scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Blazers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. JKL Dolphins maintains seventh place with 12-12 record. Blazers at the other side still keep top position with five games lost. They share it with City Oilers.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: D.Malual 19+10reb+1ast, M.Mabor 18+14reb+2ast, M.Bienfait 16+5reb+6ast, A.Ayiik 16+3reb+2ast, D.Katumba 4+13reb+2ast, O.Carlos 0
Blazers: K.Okall 14+10reb+1ast, R.Ongom 11+5reb+1ast, P.Odong 10+2reb+2ast, C.Kasujja 8+1ast, A.Saidi 8+6reb+3ast, C.Omanye 6+6reb+3ast

Tropical R. - UCU Canons 65-98

Very predictable result when third ranked UCU Canons (18-5) smashed on the road 11th ranked Tropical R. (8-16) 98-65 on Friday. UCU Canons dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Tropical R.'s 34. They outrebounded Tropical R. 56-28 including a 42-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. UCU Canons looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. Fayed Baale (-2001) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Five UCU Canons players scored in double figures. UCU Canons' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Juma Osman who recorded 22 points and 8 rebounds and Duallo Joshua added 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. UCU Canons have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 18-5 record behind leader Blazers. Tropical R. lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: B.Fayed 19+2reb+4ast, C.Fadhili 18+17reb+6ast, L.Ibanda 13+8reb+1ast, K.Jerry 11+6reb+5ast, M.Emmanuel 11+11reb, W.Crammer 6+1ast
Tropical R.: O.Juma 22+8reb+2ast, O.Denis 15+3reb+1ast, J.Duallo 14+12reb+4ast, O.Charles 5+1reb+1ast, M.Joseph 5+3ast, A.Roxine 2+2reb+3ast

KCCA P. - UPDF 88-63

UPDF (13-11) was upset by tenth ranked KCCA P. (13-11) in . KCCA P. outleveled higher ranked UPDF 88-63 on Sunday. KCCA P. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to UPDF's 34. KCCA P. forced 28 UPDF turnovers and outrebounded them 53-42 including a 25-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Kenyan forward Martin Ouma (195-1999) who scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Akok Nyong (-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four KCCA P. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Edrine Walujjo (193-2000) who recorded 17 points and 7 rebounds and Arthur Wanyoto added 11 points and 12 rebounds respectively. 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. (11-13) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Our Saviour. UPDF lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: O.Emmanuel 14+5reb+1ast, O.Martin 13+5reb+5ast, N.Akok 11+11reb+1ast, G.Leonardo 10+8reb, W.Otweyo 10+6reb, M.Bamutende 9+1reb+3ast
UPDF: W.Edrine 17+7reb+2ast, W.Pirwoth 12+5reb+5ast, W.Arthur 11+12reb+1ast, R.Jafar 6+5reb, O.Brian 5+1ast, D.Opolot 5+3reb+5ast



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