NBL Round 10 (Regular Season): Leader Blazers get another victory

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Leader Blazers delivered the seventh win on Sunday night. This time they beat 11th ranked Ndejje Angels (2-6) 84-69 in Kampala. Blazers forced 25 Ndejje Angels turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Forward Peter Cheng chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. James Obrack produced 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blazers (7-1) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Ndejje Angels lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with six games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JKL Dolphins.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local Power (2-4) was outscored by sixth ranked Our Saviour (5-5) 80-51. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Mayer Maker contributed with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Our Saviour's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for Power. Our Saviour moved-up to fourth place. Power at the other side keeps the ninth position 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 .

In the last two games of round 10 Jaguars defeated Power in a road game 75-70. Livingstone smashed JKL Dolphins at home 84-59.



Power - Jaguars 70-75

There was no surprise in Kampala where 9th ranked Power (2-4) was defeated by seventh ranked Jaguars (4-3) 75-70. Worth to mention a great performance of Chuma Fadhili who helped to win the game recording 8 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Benjamin Shango contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jaguars' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Forward Samad Imran (-1993) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) added 17 points and 8 assists in the effort for Power. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Jaguars moved-up to sixth place. Power at the other side keeps the ninth position with four games lost. Jaguars will play against KIU Titans (#7) in Kampala in the next round. Power's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA P..
Top scorers:
Power: S.Imran 21+10reb+1ast, A.Isaac 17+4reb+8ast, E.Ssentongo 14+6reb+3ast, A.Phillip 10+10reb+7ast, M.Elvis 8+7reb+3ast, A.Christopher 0
Jaguars: S.Benjamin 14+11reb+1ast, L.Ian 12+5ast, D.Abraham 11+8reb+2ast, M.Were 10+3reb+2ast, F.Chuma 8+13reb+5ast, A.George 5+3reb

Livingstone - JKL Dolphins 84-59

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Livingstone and 9th ranked JKL Dolphins had identical 2-4 record. This time Livingstone used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Kampala 84-59. Livingstone forced 23 JKL Dolphins turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by JKL Dolphins' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Diopa Lukusa who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Bismarck Okot contributed with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five Livingstone players scored in double figures. Arthur Wanyoto replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and guard Martin Buluma added 10 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for JKL Dolphins. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Livingstone (3-4) moved-up to eighth place. JKL Dolphins at the other side dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. Livingstone will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Blazers.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: W.Arthur 18+14reb, M.Buluma 10+5reb, R.Atula 9+4reb+1ast, K.Daniel 8+4reb+1ast, E.Okumu 4+4reb, A.Samuel 3+2reb
Livingstone: L.Diopa 18+12reb+1ast, O.Derrick 16+2reb+4ast, O.Bismarck 13+6reb+4ast, A.Amara 11+7reb+4ast, B.Oscar 10+6reb+5ast, O.Bruce 7+6reb+2ast

Power - Our Saviour 51-80

The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local Power (2-4) was outscored by sixth ranked Our Saviour (5-5) 80-51. Our Saviour dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Power's 38. Our Saviour forced 25 Power turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Our Saviour brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Mayer Maker contributed with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Our Saviour's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Samad Imran (-1993) added 9 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Power. Our Saviour moved-up to fourth place. Power at the other side keeps the ninth position 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 .
Top scorers:
Power: A.Isaac 16+13reb+4ast, A.Phillip 13+2ast, S.Imran 9+12reb, R.Lemaniku 4+5reb+1ast, E.Ssentongo 4+1reb+4ast, A.Christopher 3+2reb
Our Saviour: M.Mugisha 25+10reb+3ast, M.Mayer 20+7reb+4ast, S.Henry 11+3reb+6ast, M.Kenneth 9+11reb, T.John 8+7reb+2ast, J.Wacha 5+7reb+7ast

Ndejje Angels - Blazers 69-84

Leader Blazers delivered the seventh win on Sunday night. This time they beat 11th ranked Ndejje Angels (2-6) 84-69 in Kampala. Blazers forced 25 Ndejje Angels turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Forward Peter Cheng chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. James Obrack produced 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and power forward Cikom Monybai added 10 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blazers (7-1) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Ndejje Angels lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with six games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
Ndejje Angels: O.James 19+6reb+5ast, M.Cikom 10+17reb+1ast, O.Jonathan 10+2reb+1ast, Y.Noel 8+2reb+5ast, W.Benon 8+3reb+1ast, A.Haron 7+3reb+2ast
Blazers: C.Peter 21+7reb+2ast, J.Chuma 19+15reb+4ast, P.Odong 14+9reb+4ast, M.Micheal 9+14reb+6ast, N.Guddi 6+2reb+2ast, G.Soro 6+1reb+2ast