NBL Round 6: Derby game ends with City Oilers' defeat of Blazers

Ruai Luak

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#1) and Blazers (#3). City Oilers (9-0) won against visiting Blazers (3-2) 57-51. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Blazers. City Oilers forced 19 Blazers turnovers. It was a good game for swingman Ruai Luak (196-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Micheal Ngut contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Peter Cheng replied with 19 points and 9 rebounds for Blazers. Undefeated City Oilers have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 9-0 record. Blazers at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Ndejje Angels.
Our Saviour's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Kampala, where they defeated Rezlife S. (1-4) 76-67. Henry Ssebagala scored 18 points and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Moses Mugisha chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Richard Anyunva with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Our Saviour went down to tenth position due to points difference. Newly promoted Rezlife S. dropped to the eleventh place with four games lost. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
NBL top team - City Oilers (9-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Our Saviour (1-3) in Kampala 88-51. Ruai Luak notched 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 13 points and 5 rebounds by Henry Ssebagala did not help to save the game for Our Saviour. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated City Oilers have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 9-0 record. Loser Our Saviour dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Ndejje Angels.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: KCCA P. beat Kampala R. on the road 71-58. KIU Titans destroyed UPDF on its own court 100-51. UPDF managed to outperform Power in Kampala 66-62.