NBL Round 8 (Regular Season): City Oilers lose Blazers

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Kampala where host Blazers (5-1) beat league's leader City Oilers (5-1) 60-54 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of City Oilers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded City Oilers 52-37 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Peter Cheng chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds. Center Maker Mer produced 11 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. City Oilers' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Blazers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated City Oilers. City Oilers will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Blazers will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Livingstone at home.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#6) and Ndejje Angels (#8). Ndejje Angels were smashed at home by 19 points 51-70 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Forward Caesar Kizito (-1988) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points. Okumu Emmanuel contributed with 10 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Cikom Monybai replied with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Ndejje Angels. KCCA P. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Our Saviour. Ndejje Angels at the other side dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. KCCA P. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ndejje Angels' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JKL Dolphins.
The game in was also quite interesting. Second ranked Blazers (5-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Jaguars (3-3). Blazers managed to secure a 9-point victory 85-76 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Micheal Makiadi who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 9 rebounds. Benjamin Shango responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blazers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with City Oilers. Jaguars lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the sixth place with three games lost. Blazers will meet at home Livingstone (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jaguars will play against Kampala R. and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 8 bottom-ranked Kampala R. was defeated by Power in Kampala 72-60.
The best stats of 8th round was 14 points and 19 rebounds by Puati Kikomba of Kampala R..



Ndejje Angels - KCCA P. 51-70

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#6) and Ndejje Angels (#8). Ndejje Angels were smashed at home by 19 points 51-70 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. KCCA P. outrebounded Ndejje Angels 56-38 including a 39-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Caesar Kizito (-1988) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points. Forward Okumu Emmanuel (-1997) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Four KCCA P. players scored in double figures. Power forward Cikom Monybai replied with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Christian Ndibu added 6 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Ndejje Angels. KCCA P. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Our Saviour. Ndejje Angels at the other side dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. KCCA P. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ndejje Angels' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: C.Kizito 24+3reb+3ast, M.Gaius 14+6reb+1ast, O.Stephen 10+10reb+2ast, E.Okumu 10+16reb+2ast, A.Ojoo 5+8reb, D.Ojoro 4+3reb
Ndejje Angels: M.Cikom 13+8reb, Y.Noel 10+3reb+3ast, R.Bolton 7+4reb+1ast, N.Christian 6+10reb+2ast, A.Haron 6+3reb+2ast, W.Benon 5+4reb+1ast

Jaguars - Blazers 76-85

The game in was also quite interesting. Second ranked Blazers (5-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Jaguars (3-3). Blazers managed to secure a 9-point victory 85-76 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Rwandan center Micheal Makiadi (-1989) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 9 rebounds and forward Peter Cheng who added 24 points during the contest. Four Blazers players scored in double figures. Benjamin Shango responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and Abraham Dut scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blazers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with City Oilers. Jaguars lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the sixth place with three games lost. Blazers will meet at home Livingstone (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jaguars will play against Kampala R. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Blazers: C.Peter 24+3reb+1ast, M.Micheal 24+9reb+1ast, O.Innocent 15+4reb+7ast, J.Chuma 13+8reb+2ast, O.Alfred 4+2reb+1ast, B.Wadaya 3+1reb+4ast
Jaguars: S.Benjamin 22+12reb, D.Abraham 16+4reb+1ast, M.Kevin 14+3reb+3ast, F.Chuma 7+7reb+5ast, M.Were 6+1reb, L.Ian 6+3reb+5ast

Blazers - City Oilers 60-54

Round in NBL means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Kampala where host Blazers (5-1) beat league's leader City Oilers (5-1) 60-54 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of City Oilers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded City Oilers 52-37 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Peter Cheng chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Center Maker Mer produced 11 points and 9 rebounds and Sudanese center Titus Lual (201-1998) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. City Oilers' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Blazers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated City Oilers. City Oilers will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Blazers will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Livingstone at home.
Top scorers:
Blazers: J.Chuma 18+8reb, C.Peter 12+10reb+2ast, P.Odong 12+7reb+1ast, O.Innocent 8+2reb+3ast, D.Gaaki 4+1reb+2ast, M.Micheal 4+17reb+2ast
City Oilers: T.Lual 13+6reb, M.Maker 11+9reb+1ast, J.Okello 9+1reb+1ast, I.Muhwezi 5+2reb+2ast, T.Drileba 5+4reb+5ast, J.Enabu 5+4reb+2ast

Power - Kampala R. 72-60

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Kampala R. (1-7) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Power (2-2) 72-60 on Wednesday. Power dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Kampala R.'s 30. Power forced 20 Kampala R. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Samad Imran (-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds and center Phillip Ameny (-1989) who added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Five Power players scored in double figures. Francis Kasinde responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and Puati Kikomba produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 19 rebounds. Power moved-up to seventh place, which they share with KIU Titans. Kampala R. lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. Power will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kampala R. will play against Jaguars (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Power: M.Elvis 18+2reb+5ast, A.Isaac 14+9reb+4ast, A.Phillip 13+9reb+7ast, E.Ssentongo 12+4reb+3ast, S.Imran 12+16reb+2ast, R.Lemaniku 2+5reb
Kampala R.: K.Francis 23+13reb+1ast, K.Puati 14+19reb+3ast, S.Chris 10+2ast, F.Suka 8+12reb+3ast, S.Niyonshuti 3+4reb+3ast, D.John 2+2reb