NBL Round 20 (Regular Season): Top-ranked City Oilers win another game

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NBL top team - City Oilers (13-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed tenth ranked JKL Dolphins (4-11) in Kampala 97-68. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to JKL Dolphins' 34. Center Maker Mer orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds. The former international Ivan Muhwezi (182-1998) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Guard Martin Buluma replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds 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. City Oilers have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-1 record. JKL Dolphins at the other side keep the tenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Kampala R.. City Oilers 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 Our Saviour.
Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Sixth ranked KCCA P. (9-5) saved a 1-point derby victory on the road edging 11th ranked Power (5-13) 78-77 on Saturday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Davis Assimwe who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 4 assists and Aaron Ojoo who added 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. KCCA P.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Guard Elvis Ssentongo (-1999) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds. KCCA P. moved-up to fifth place. Power lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. KCCA P. will play against Jaguars (#6) 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 KIU Titans.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Our Saviour (#7) and Ndejje Angels (#12). Ndejje Angels were smashed at home by 26 points 57-83 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The winners were led by Moses Mugisha who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 blocks. Even a double-double of 15 points and 19 rebounds by Bolton Rujumba did not help to save the game for Ndejje Angels. Our Saviour maintains seventh position with 7-8 record. Ndejje Angels lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JKL Dolphins.

In the last two games of round 20 Livingstone beat Ndejje Angels on the road 68-63. Kampala R. lost to Power on its own court 67-77.
The most impressive performance of 20th round was 15 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks by Puati Kikomba of Kampala R..



Ndejje Angels - Livingstone 63-68

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Livingstone (5-11) beat bottom-ranked Ndejje Angels (3-13) in Kampala 68-63 on Saturday. Livingstone shot 23 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Ndejje Angels only scored seven points from the stripe. Livingstone forced 23 Ndejje Angels turnovers. The winners were led by Bismarck Okot who had that evening a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and Bruce Okullo supported him with 9 points and 7 rebounds. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by Noel Yamodo did not help to save the game for Ndejje Angels. Guard Haron Alinaitwe added 10 points and 7 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Livingstone moved-up to eighth place. Ndejje Angels lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Livingstone will meet at home higher ranked Our Saviour (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ndejje Angels will play against Jaguars (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ndejje Angels: Y.Noel 22+6reb+2ast, A.Haron 10+4reb+7ast, R.Bolton 9+10reb, W.Benon 8+7reb+1ast, O.Jonathan 7+2reb+3ast, G.Anthony 3+2reb
Livingstone: O.Bismarck 36+13reb+1ast, A.Amara 13+5reb+1ast, O.Bruce 9+7reb+3ast, N.Joshua 5+2ast, A.Isaac 4+8reb+2ast, I.Muhumuza 1+4reb+1ast

Power - KCCA P. 77-78

Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Sixth ranked KCCA P. (9-5) saved a 1-point derby victory on the road edging 11th ranked Power (5-13) 78-77 on Saturday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. KCCA P. forced 30 Power turnovers. Strangely Power outrebounded KCCA P. 49-29 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Davis Assimwe who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 4 assists and forward Aaron Ojoo (-1996) who added 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four KCCA P. players scored in double figures. KCCA P.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Guard Elvis Ssentongo (-1999) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds and Taariq Powel scored 22 points. KCCA P. moved-up to fifth place. Power lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. KCCA P. will play against Jaguars (#6) 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 KIU Titans.
Top scorers:
Power: P.Taariq 22+4reb+2ast, E.Ssentongo 20+5reb+3ast, A.Isaac 15+6reb+6ast, S.Imran 9+12reb, M.Elvis 5+1reb+2ast, A.Phillip 4+8reb+5ast
KCCA P.: A.Davis 16+4reb+4ast, A.Ojoo 13+4reb+4ast, E.Okumu 13+4reb, O.Emmanuel 12+4reb+1ast, M.Gaius 8+5reb+5ast, O.Stephen 7+4reb+1ast

JKL Dolphins - City Oilers 68-97

NBL top team - City Oilers (13-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed tenth ranked JKL Dolphins (4-11) in Kampala 97-68. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to JKL Dolphins' 34. Center Maker Mer orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds. The former international Ivan Muhwezi (182-1998) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Guard Martin Buluma replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and Kabangu Clement added 13 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for JKL Dolphins. Five City Oilers and four JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. 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 an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-1 record. JKL Dolphins at the other side keep the tenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Kampala R.. City Oilers 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 Our Saviour.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: O.Austin 13+5reb+1ast, C.Kabangu 13+8reb, M.Buluma 13+10reb+2ast, E.Okumu 10+4reb, A.Christopher 6+2reb, S.Andrew 5+1reb+2ast
City Oilers: M.Maker 23+6reb+1ast, I.Muhwezi 18+2reb+3ast, W.Edrine 13+4reb+2ast, T.Lual 11+9reb+2ast, T.Drileba 10+4reb+3ast, K.Benjamin 10+2reb

Ndejje Angels - Our Saviour 57-83

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Our Saviour (#7) and Ndejje Angels (#12). Ndejje Angels were smashed at home by 26 points 57-83 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Our Saviour held Ndejje Angels to an opponent 22.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 45.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Our Saviour had a 40-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Our Saviour made 8 blocks. The winners were led by power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 blocks and Kenneth Mesho supported him with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Five Our Saviour players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 15 points and 19 rebounds by Bolton Rujumba did not help to save the game for Ndejje Angels. Benon Wobusobozi added 8 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Our Saviour maintains seventh position with 7-8 record. Ndejje Angels lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Our Saviour's 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: R.Bolton 15+19reb+1ast, A.Haron 13+2reb+4ast, W.Benon 8+10reb+1ast, Y.Noel 8+2reb+3ast, M.Cikom 6+5reb, G.Anthony 4+6reb
Our Saviour: S.Henry 25+3reb+4ast, P.Mas 14+5reb, M.Mugisha 13+17reb+4ast, M.Kenneth 13+17reb+3ast, J.Wacha 11+6reb+6ast, M.Daniel 5

Kampala R. - Power 67-77

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Kampala R. (4-11) lost at home to eleventh ranked Power (5-13) 77-67 on Sunday. The winners were led by Clinton Omondi who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Five Power players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by South Sudanese swingman Ruai Luak (198-2004) did not help to save the game for Kampala R.. Puati Kikomba added 15 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks for the hosts. Power moved-up to ninth place. Loser Kampala R. dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with JKL Dolphins. Power's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KIU Titans.
Top scorers:
Kampala R.: L.Ruai 20+11reb+4ast, K.Puati 15+18reb+2ast, S.Ola 15+8reb, G.Kur 9+2reb+2ast, K.Francis 7+4reb+1ast, D.John 1+5reb
Power: A.Isaac 18+7reb+1ast, O.Clinton 14+14reb, S.Geofrey 13+2reb+2ast, K.Ogunjimi 13+6reb+2ast, P.Taariq 12+7reb+3ast, R.Lemaniku 3+4reb+1ast