NBL Round 14 (Regular Season): Kampala R. beats City Oilers by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked City Oilers (5-5) to fourth ranked Kampala R. (7-4) 53-50 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of City Oilers. Mpiya Juf orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Power forward Puati Kikomba contributed with 12 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for City Oilers. Kampala R. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-4 record. Defending champion City Oilers dropped to the sixth place with five games lost.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Jaguars (7-3) against tenth ranked Sommet (4-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Jaguars were defeated by Sommet in a tough game in Kampala 62-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Jaguars. Richard Mutawulu scored 21 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Mark Ngobi chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Sommet moved-up to ninth place, which they share with JKL Dolphins. Jaguars at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost.
Bottom-ranked KIU Titans is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their tenth consecutive match to third ranked KCCA P. (8-3) 70-61 on Sunday evening. Davis Assimwe notched 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds by Bang Desmasiro did not help to save the game for KIU Titans. KCCA P. moved-up to second place. Loser KIU Titans still closes the standings with ten games lost.




KIU Titans - KCCA P. 61-70

Bottom-ranked KIU Titans is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their tenth consecutive match to third ranked KCCA P. (8-3) 70-61 on Sunday evening. KCCA P. outrebounded KIU Titans 52-35 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Davis Assimwe notched 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) supported him with 8 points and 14 rebounds. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds by Bang Desmasiro did not help to save the game for KIU Titans. Charles Isabu added 10 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. KCCA P. moved-up to second place. Loser KIU Titans still closes the standings with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: B.Desmasiro 14+11reb+1ast, C.Isabu 10+8reb+1ast, D.Odonkyero 9+4reb+1ast, A.Olum 7+9reb, B.Kur Bona 5+2reb+1ast, A.Namugowa 3+1reb+1ast
KCCA P.: C.Kizito 17+1reb+5ast, D.Assimwe 15+6reb+6ast, A.Odihambo 10+8reb+2ast, E.Odongkara 8+14reb+1ast, T.Mumpaya 6+2reb, S.Mugerwa 5+11reb

Sommet - Jaguars 70-62

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Jaguars (7-3) against tenth ranked Sommet (4-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Jaguars were defeated by Sommet in a tough game in Kampala 62-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Jaguars. Richard Mutawulu scored 21 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Mark Ngobi chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds and Were Mark scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Sommet moved-up to ninth place, which they share with JKL Dolphins. Jaguars at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Jaguars: W.Mark 14+5reb+2ast, P.Sifuma 12+9reb+2ast, E.Adakun 10+5reb, A.Eboyu 9+1reb+3ast, T.Obde 8+3reb+1ast, I.Lubwama 5+6reb+2ast
Sommet: R.Mutawulu 21+5reb, M.Ngobi 15+5reb+4ast, H.Kwany 10+9reb+4ast, A.Sendaula 8+5reb+8ast, A.Majok 8+7reb, J.Teko 8+8reb

City Oilers - Kampala R. 50-53

The most exciting game of round 14 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked City Oilers (5-5) to fourth ranked Kampala R. (7-4) 53-50 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of City Oilers. Mpiya Juf orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Power forward Puati Kikomba contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Malual Dier added 9 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for City Oilers. Kampala R. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-4 record. Defending champion City Oilers dropped to the sixth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: E.Munaba 16+10reb+1ast, M.Dier 9+9reb+2ast, F.Baale 8+2reb+2ast, R.Baptist 8+7reb, B.Kawumi 3+3reb+1ast, B.Komakech 3+2reb+5ast
Kampala R.: M.Juf 16+13reb+1ast, P.Kikomba 12+16reb+1ast, B.Opio 11+3reb+2ast, W.Joseph 5+4reb+5ast, K.Kasobya 5+2reb, E.Mugabo 2+2reb