NBL Round 4 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with UCU Canons' defeat of Rezlife S.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#6) and Rezlife S. (#5). Rezlife S. was smashed at home by 22 points 42-64 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rezlife S.. UCU Canons held Rezlife S. to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of Ekirapa Zachariah who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 7 rebounds. Alier Jongroor contributed with 6 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Acinbaai Apugi replied with 8 points and 7 rebounds for Rezlife S.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory UCU Canons went down to seventh position due to points difference. Newly promoted Rezlife S. dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Kampala R.. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA P..
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Jaguars (#3) and JKL Dolphins (#8). Jaguars (3-1) won against visiting JKL Dolphins (2-3) 62-58. Worth to mention a great performance of center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 rebounds and Bwana Victor who added 12 points during the contest. At the losing side Kenneth Mesho responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 3-1 record behind leader Blazers. JKL Dolphins at the other side dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Victoria C..
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: Rezlife S. (#5) and Sommet (#7). Sommet was smashed at home by 22 points 51-73 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The winners were led by Leonardo Gilabi who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds by Richard Mutawulu did not help to save the game for Sommet. 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. Rezlife S. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kampala R. Sommet at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Livingstone.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Winless KIU Titans were smashed by JKL Dolphins on the road 93-59. Bottom-ranked Livingstone lost to undefeated KCCA P. on its own court 50-67. Bottom-ranked Livingstone unfortunately lost to Kampala R. in a road game 54-59.



JKL Dolphins - KIU Titans 93-59

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked JKL Dolphins (2-3) crushed bottom-ranked KIU Titans (0-2) in Kampala 93-59 on Saturday. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Titans' 38. The winners were led by Noel Yamodo who scored that evening 27 points and 4 steals (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and forward Wilson Otweyo (-1989) supported him with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds by Charles Isabu did not help to save the game for KIU Titans. Bang Desmasiro added 12 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. KIU Titans' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. JKL Dolphins moved-up to sixth place. Loser KIU Titans still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with City Oilers. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: C.Isabu 13+11reb, B.Desmasiro 12+7reb, W.Saverino 10+4reb+1ast, A.Olum 7+6reb, D.Odonkyero 5+3reb, M.Kainerugaba 5+1reb
JKL Dolphins: N.Yamodo 27+1reb, K.Mugabe 14+3reb, W.Otweyo 14+7reb+4ast, A.Mugisha 12+3reb+2ast, P.Ameny 11+6reb+2ast, K.Mesho 5+5reb+1ast

Livingstone - KCCA P. 50-67

Very expected game when 12th ranked Livingstone (1-4) lost to top-ranked KCCA P. (3-0) in Kampala 50-67 on Saturday. KCCA P. held Livingstone to an opponent 22.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.1 percent accuracy of the winners. KCCA P. forced 22 Livingstone turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Stephen Otoa who scored that evening 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Caesar Kizito (-1988) supported him with 13 points and 5 assists. Four KCCA P. players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 6 assists by Oscar Byomuhangi did not help to save the game for Livingstone. Derrick Otim added 12 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KCCA P. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-0 record behind leader Blazers. Livingstone lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UCU Canons.
Top scorers:
Livingstone: D.Otim 12+4reb+1ast, O.Byomuhangi 10+3reb+6ast, I.Athuai 10+5reb, D.Lukusa 4+9reb, A.Ainomugisha 3+1reb, B.Okullo 3+6reb+1ast
KCCA P.: C.Kizito 13+3reb+5ast, S.Otoa 13+7reb+5ast, E.Odongkara 11+9reb, A.Odihambo 10+5reb+2ast, S.Mugerwa 7+7reb+1ast, G.Mahamba 5+4reb+2ast

Rezlife S. - UCU Canons 42-64

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#6) and Rezlife S. (#5). Rezlife S. was smashed at home by 22 points 42-64 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rezlife S.. UCU Canons held Rezlife S. to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of Ekirapa Zachariah who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 7 rebounds. Alier Jongroor contributed with 6 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Acinbaai Apugi replied with 8 points and 7 rebounds and Leonardo Gilabi added 8 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Rezlife S.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory UCU Canons went down to seventh position due to points difference. Newly promoted Rezlife S. dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Kampala R.. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA P..
Top scorers:
Rezlife S.: A.Apugi 8+7reb, L.Gilabi 8+7reb, E.Ssentongo 8+2reb+3ast, A.Kisekka 7+2reb, A.Desire 5+8reb, K.Caleb 2+9reb+3ast
UCU Canons: E.Zachariah 13+7reb+2ast, D.Muganzi 11+1reb, M.Okurut 9+4reb, L.Ibanda 7+1reb+2ast, J.Otim 7+2reb+3ast, A.Jongroor 6+12reb+1ast

Jaguars - JKL Dolphins 62-58

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Jaguars (#3) and JKL Dolphins (#8). Jaguars (3-1) won against visiting JKL Dolphins (2-3) 62-58. Jaguars forced 22 JKL Dolphins turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 rebounds and Bwana Victor who added 12 points during the contest. At the losing side Kenneth Mesho responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and center Elvis Bwanka scored 5 points and 18 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 3-1 record behind leader Blazers. JKL Dolphins at the other side dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Victoria C..
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: K.Mesho 18+11reb+3ast, H.Alinaitwe 12+4reb+4ast, K.Clement 10+5reb, E.Bwanka 5+18reb+3ast, W.Otweyo 4+1reb, K.Mugabe 3
Jaguars: P.Sifuma 21+7reb+2ast, B.Victor 12+3reb+1ast, A.Eboyu 10+2reb, I.Lubwama 9+3reb+4ast, E.Adakun 6+6reb, A.Kasasa 2+3reb+1ast

Kampala R. - Livingstone 59-54

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Kampala R. (3-2) won against at home 12th ranked Livingstone (1-4) 59-54 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Kampala R. forced 22 Livingstone turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kampala R. made 8 blocks. The winners were led by Christian Ndibu who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and power forward Puati Kikomba supported him with 9 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. Even 13 points and 8 rebounds by Derrick Otim did not help to save the game for Livingstone. Isaac Athuai added 6 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Livingstone's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Kampala R. maintains fourth position with 3-2 record, which they share with Rezlife S. Livingstone lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. Kampala R.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .
Top scorers:
Livingstone: D.Otim 13+8reb+3ast, A.Ainomugisha 9+1reb, N.Denis 8+5reb+4ast, D.Lukusa 8+8reb, B.Okullo 6+3reb, I.Athuai 6+11reb+2ast
Kampala R.: C.Ndibu 16+14reb+2ast, K.Kasobya 13+1reb, P.Kikomba 9+13reb+3ast, W.Joseph 6+1reb+1ast, B.Opio 5+2reb, R.Ahumuza 4+5reb+2ast

Sommet - Rezlife S. 51-73

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: Rezlife S. (#5) and Sommet (#7). Sommet was smashed at home by 22 points 51-73 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Rezlife S. outrebounded Sommet 58-45 including a 43-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Leonardo Gilabi who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and guard Micheal Otieno (193-1993) supported him with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Rezlife S. players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds by Richard Mutawulu did not help to save the game for Sommet. Power forward Daniel Samson (-1994) added 7 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. 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. Rezlife S. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kampala R. Sommet at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Livingstone.
Top scorers:
Sommet: R.Mutawulu 12+12reb, M.Ngobi 8+1reb+4ast, J.Teko 8+3reb, M.Sita 7+2reb+5ast, D.Samson 7+11reb+2ast, A.Sendaula 4+5reb+1ast
Rezlife S.: L.Gilabi 14+12reb+2ast, M.Otieno 12+8reb+5ast, K.Azariah 12+1reb+1ast, A.Apugi 11+9reb, F.Kasinde 10+10reb+5ast, K.Caleb 6+2reb+3ast