NBL Round 19 (Regular Season): Jaguars edge Our Saviour by three points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Our Saviour (6-8) to sixth ranked Jaguars (9-7) 59-56 on Wednesday evening. George Agasi fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Forward Kevin Moru chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Spanish forward Pol Mas (195-1991) produced 21 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguars moved-up to fifth place. Our Saviour lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#2) and Our Saviour (#7). Our Saviour was crushed at home by 24 points 47-71 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of Allawi Ssenkubuge who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Fayed Baale contributed with 12 points for the winners. City Oilers' coach Karim Nesba felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. John Teko answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for Our Saviour. City Oilers (12-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion (12-1) keeps a position of league leader. Our Saviour lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#4) and Power (#11). Power was crushed at home by 20 points 72-92 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a great evening for Peter Sifuma who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side Phillip Ameny responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. UCU Canons maintains fourth place with 10-6 record. Power lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena City Oilers.

In the last game of round 19 Livingstone was defeated by Jaguars in a road game 61-55.



Jaguars - Livingstone 61-55

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Livingstone (4-11) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Jaguars (9-7) 61-55 on Sunday. It was a great evening for forward Kevin Moru who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 7 rebounds. Chuma Fadhili helped adding 6 points and 13 rebounds. At the losing side Bismarck Okot responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and Bruce Okullo scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Livingstone players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jaguars moved-up to fifth place. Livingstone lost their fifth game in a row. Livingstone at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Jaguars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Livingstone will play against Ndejje Angels (#12) in Kampala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Livingstone: O.Bismarck 15+12reb+3ast, O.Bruce 13+5reb+1ast, K.Bravo 10+2reb, N.Joshua 10+3reb+2ast, A.Amara 6+4reb, B.Abel 1+1ast
Jaguars: M.Kevin 16+7reb+2ast, A.George 11+10reb+1ast, M.Were 10+3reb, A.Elijah 6+2reb, F.Chuma 6+13reb+3ast, S.Benjamin 5+6reb

Our Saviour - City Oilers 47-71

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#2) and Our Saviour (#7). Our Saviour was crushed at home by 24 points 47-71 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. City Oilers forced 24 Our Saviour turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Allawi Ssenkubuge who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). International point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) contributed with 12 points for the winners. City Oilers' coach Karim Nesba felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. John Teko answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and Henry Ssebagala added 12 points in the effort for Our Saviour. City Oilers (12-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion (12-1) keeps a position of league leader. Our Saviour lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
Our Saviour: T.John 13+10reb, S.Henry 12+4reb+1ast, J.Wacha 10+2reb, M.Mugisha 5+5reb+1ast, M.Kenneth 2+6reb+1ast, O.Alleh 2
City Oilers: S.Allawi 15+7reb+2ast, B.Fayed 12+2reb+2ast, T.Lual 11+2reb+1ast, K.Benjamin 9+2reb, M.Maker 7+4reb+1ast, T.Drileba 6+3reb+3ast

Power - UCU Canons 72-92

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#4) and Power (#11). Power was crushed at home by 20 points 72-92 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. UCU Canons dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Power's 40. They outrebounded Power 43-31 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. The former international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) helped adding 16 points and 13 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four UCU Canons players scored in double figures. At the losing side center Phillip Ameny (-1989) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) scored 9 points and 8 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. UCU Canons maintains fourth place with 10-6 record. Power lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena City Oilers.
Top scorers:
Power: E.Ssentongo 15+2reb+1ast, A.Phillip 15+5reb+1ast, S.Geofrey 12+5reb+1ast, A.Isaac 9+3reb+8ast, S.Imran 7+5reb, O.Clinton 6+4reb+1ast
UCU Canons: S.Peter 17+11reb+3ast, K.Joel 16+13reb+1ast, I.Lwabaga 15+5reb+2ast, O.Jimmy 11+1reb+6ast, K.Jerry 10+1ast, Z.Ekirapa 8+1reb+2ast

Jaguars - Our Saviour 59-56

This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Our Saviour (6-8) to sixth ranked Jaguars (9-7) 59-56 on Wednesday evening. George Agasi fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Forward Kevin Moru chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Spanish forward Pol Mas (195-1991) produced 21 points and 6 rebounds and Kenneth Mesho added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguars moved-up to fifth place. Our Saviour lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Our Saviour: P.Mas 21+6reb+2ast, M.Mugisha 9+9reb+1ast, M.Kenneth 9+10reb, J.Wacha 9+3reb+3ast, D.Asiku 4+6reb, O.Alleh 3+1reb+2ast
Jaguars: A.George 18+13reb+1ast, M.Kevin 16+2reb+4ast, Y.Bushiri 13+2reb+1ast, M.Were 5+2reb+1ast, F.Chuma 5+7reb+1ast, S.Benjamin 2+6reb+3ast