NBL Round 11 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with City Oilers' defeat of KCCA P.

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#2) and KCCA P. (#3). City Oilers (6-1) won against visiting KCCA P. (5-4) 85-73. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of KCCA P.. They outrebounded KCCA P. 56-27 including a 38-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. City Oilers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by KCCA P.'s players. The former international Tonny Drileba (183-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 6 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots). The former international James Okello (193-1990) contributed with 6 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Davis Assimwe answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds for KCCA P.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second place with 6-1 record having 2 victories less than leader Blazers. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala R..
NBL top team - Blazers (8-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked JKL Dolphins (2-6) in Kampala 89-70. It was a great evening for forward Peter Cheng who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds. Joseph Chuma helped adding 16 points and 6 rebounds. Kabangu Clement responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Blazers have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. JKL Dolphins at the other side keep the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with Ndejje Angels. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Canons.
The game between fourth ranked Our Saviour (6-5) and 12th ranked Kampala R. (1-8) in Kampala on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Our Saviour outscored guests from Kampala 63-43. It was a quality performance for Moses Mugisha who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Our Saviour's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Puati Kikomba came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 21 rebounds for Kampala R. in the defeat. Our Saviour moved-up to third place. Kampala R. lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with eight 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 .




Blazers - JKL Dolphins 89-70

NBL top team - Blazers (8-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked JKL Dolphins (2-6) in Kampala 89-70. Blazers forced 29 JKL Dolphins turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by JKL Dolphins' players. Blazers brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a great evening for forward Peter Cheng who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) helped adding 16 points and 6 rebounds. Kabangu Clement responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Arthur Wanyoto produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Blazers have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. JKL Dolphins at the other side keep the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with Ndejje Angels. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Canons.
Top scorers:
Blazers: C.Peter 23+14reb, J.Chuma 16+6reb+3ast, D.Gaaki 13+1reb+8ast, O.Innocent 12+4reb+2ast, N.Chuol 9+3ast, P.Odong 7+2reb+5ast
JKL Dolphins: C.Kabangu 16+6reb+2ast, O.Austin 14+6reb+2ast, M.Buluma 12+6reb+2ast, W.Arthur 10+12reb+1ast, B.Makala 6+4reb, A.Samuel 5+7reb+1ast

City Oilers - KCCA P. 85-73

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#2) and KCCA P. (#3). City Oilers (6-1) won against visiting KCCA P. (5-4) 85-73. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of KCCA P.. They outrebounded KCCA P. 56-27 including a 38-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. City Oilers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by KCCA P.'s players. The former international Tonny Drileba (183-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 6 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots). The former international James Okello (193-1990) contributed with 6 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four City Oilers players scored in double figures. Guard Davis Assimwe answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds and forward Caesar Kizito (-1988) added 10 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for KCCA P.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second place with 6-1 record having 2 victories less than leader Blazers. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala R..
Top scorers:
City Oilers: T.Drileba 19+3reb+6ast, K.Benjamin 16+4reb+1ast, J.Enabu 11+6reb+3ast, W.Edrine 11+9reb+3ast, I.Muhwezi 8+2reb+1ast, J.Okello 6+12reb+6ast
KCCA P.: A.Davis 15+9reb+1ast, A.Ojoo 11, C.Kizito 10+5reb+2ast, E.Okumu 9+3reb, A.Emmanuel 8+4reb+4ast, W.Otweyo 8+1reb

Our Saviour - Kampala R. 63-43

The game between fourth ranked Our Saviour (6-5) and 12th ranked Kampala R. (1-8) in Kampala on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Our Saviour outscored guests from Kampala 63-43. Our Saviour forced 22 Kampala R. turnovers. It was a quality performance for power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Mayer Maker accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Five Our Saviour players scored in double figures. Our Saviour's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Puati Kikomba came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 21 rebounds and Ola Simon added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Kampala R. in the defeat. Our Saviour moved-up to third place. Kampala R. lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with eight 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:
Our Saviour: M.Mayer 15+7reb+1ast, M.Mugisha 12+10reb+5ast, T.John 10+11reb, J.Icumar 10+2reb+1ast, S.Henry 10+4reb+3ast, J.Wacha 6+4reb+2ast
Kampala R.: K.Puati 10+21reb+3ast, S.Ola 10+5reb+1ast, M.Adut 9+5reb, K.Francis 6+2reb+1ast, D.John 6+4reb, F.Suka 2+10reb+1ast