NBL Round 12 (Regular Season): City Oilers keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked City Oilers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. City Oilers smashed 8th ranked Livingstone in Kampala 99-63. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Livingstone's 38. City Oilers forced 25 Livingstone turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international forward Rogers Dauna (196-2000) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) who added 18 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Diopa Lukusa with 12 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. City Oilers have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Livingstone keeps the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with Power. Livingstone will play next round against Power trying to get back on the winning streak. City Oilers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Leading Blazers (8-2) recorded its second loss in Kampala. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Power (3-5) 63-57. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Blazers. The winners were led by center Phillip Ameny (-1989) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and Lemaniku Reagan supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds by forward Peter Cheng did not help to save the game for Blazers. Power moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Livingstone. Blazers at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. Power will play against Livingstone (#8) in the next round. Blazers will have a break next round.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#2) and Kampala R. (#12). Kampala R. was smashed at home by 24 points 59-83. The best player for the winners was Edrine Walujjo who scored 17 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Chris Shamamba who recorded 15 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. City Oilers have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (8-1) keeps a position of league leader. Kampala R. lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 12 Power lost to KCCA P. on the opponent's court 67-71.



Kampala R. - City Oilers 59-83

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#2) and Kampala R. (#12). Kampala R. was smashed at home by 24 points 59-83. City Oilers forced 25 Kampala R. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Kampala R.'s players. The best player for the winners was forward Edrine Walujjo (193-2000) who scored 17 points and 4 assists. Center Maker Mer chipped in 8 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Chris Shamamba who recorded 15 points and 4 assists and Emmanuel Godson added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Four Kampala R. players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. City Oilers have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (8-1) keeps a position of league leader. Kampala R. lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: W.Edrine 17+3reb+4ast, I.Muhwezi 13+1reb+2ast, J.Enabu 9+1reb+5ast, J.Okello 9+2reb, M.Maker 8+10reb+6ast, K.Benjamin 7+4reb+3ast
Kampala R.: S.Chris 15+3reb+4ast, D.John 13+4reb, G.Emmanuel 11+6reb+2ast, K.Puati 10+7reb, S.Ola 8+4reb+1ast, F.Suka 2+4reb

KCCA P. - Power 71-67

Very expected game in Kampala where 9th ranked Power (3-5) was defeated by fourth ranked KCCA P. (6-4) 71-67 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. KCCA P. forced 27 Power turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Okumu Emmanuel (-1997) who scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Stephen Otoa chipped in 8 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Samad Imran (-1993) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Elvis Ssentongo (-1999) added 21 points respectively. KCCA P. moved-up to third place. Power lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Livingstone. KCCA P. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Power will play against Livingstone (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: E.Okumu 19+7reb+1ast, C.Kizito 13+2reb+5ast, D.Ojoro 8+4reb, O.Stephen 8+11reb+6ast, A.Emmanuel 8+2reb+2ast, A.Davis 5+1reb+2ast
Power: E.Ssentongo 21+2reb+3ast, A.Isaac 16+6reb, S.Imran 14+18reb+4ast, A.Phillip 7+11reb+3ast, M.Elvis 7+2reb+5ast, R.Yat 1+1reb

City Oilers - Livingstone 99-63

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked City Oilers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. City Oilers smashed 8th ranked Livingstone in Kampala 99-63. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Livingstone's 38. City Oilers forced 25 Livingstone turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international forward Rogers Dauna (196-2000) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) who added 18 points during the contest. Four City Oilers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Diopa Lukusa with 12 points and 9 rebounds and Amara Ariho scored 9 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. City Oilers have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Livingstone keeps the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with Power. Livingstone will play next round against Power trying to get back on the winning streak. City Oilers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: B.Fayed 18+2ast, K.Benjamin 15+2reb+3ast, J.Okello 14+3reb, D.Rogers 12+9reb+1ast, J.Enabu 9+3reb+4ast, S.Allawi 8+2reb
Livingstone: L.Diopa 12+9reb+1ast, O.Bruce 10+4reb+1ast, K.Bravo 9+4reb, O.Bismarck 9+4reb+2ast, A.Amara 9+2reb+5ast, O.Derrick 5

Blazers - Power 57-63

Leading Blazers (8-2) recorded its second loss in Kampala. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Power (3-5) 63-57. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Blazers. Power made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 Blazers turnovers. The winners were led by center Phillip Ameny (-1989) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and Lemaniku Reagan supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Power players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds by forward Peter Cheng did not help to save the game for Blazers. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) added 5 points and 15 rebounds. Power moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Livingstone. Blazers at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. Power will play against Livingstone (#8) in the next round. Blazers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Power: R.Lemaniku 18+7reb+1ast, E.Ssentongo 13+9reb+2ast, A.Phillip 12+14reb+1ast, S.Imran 10+10reb, R.Yat 5+3reb+1ast, M.Elvis 5+2reb+2ast
Blazers: C.Peter 22+10reb+1ast, O.Innocent 11+3reb+2ast, P.Odong 9+5ast, G.Soro 7+6reb+2ast, J.Chuma 5+15reb+1ast, M.Micheal 3+9reb+2ast