NBL Round 14: Our Saviour beat UCU Canons in a derby game

Peter Sifuma

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Our Saviour (#5) and UCU Canons (#3). UCU Canons were defeated at home 55-61 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of UCU Canons. Our Saviour forced 22 UCU Canons turnovers and outrebounded them 48-37 including 16 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Kenneth Mesho who scored 8 points and 11 rebounds. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) chipped in 8 points and 6 rebounds. Our Saviour's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts. Our Saviour have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 5-3 record. UCU Canons at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Blazers.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local Ndejje Angels (3-7) were outscored by fourth ranked Blazers (7-3) 76-55. Rwandan center Micheal Makiadi (-1989) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Peter Cheng contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Joseph Kumbai replied with 8 points and 17 rebounds for Ndejje Angels. Ndejje Angels' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Blazers moved-up to third place. Ndejje Angels at the other side keep the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with JKL Dolphins and Kampala R.. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Our Saviour.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: UPDF (#10) and JKL Dolphins (#8). UPDF (4-7) won against visiting JKL Dolphins (3-7) 68-54. Michael Kojjo had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Bienfait Minani responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. UPDF moved-up to seventh place, which they share with KCCA P. JKL Dolphins lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Ndejje Angels and Kampala R.. UPDF's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .