NBL Round 18 (Regular Season): Blazers beat KCCA P. in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Blazers (#1) and KCCA P. (#3). Blazers (13-0) smashed visiting KCCA P. (10-7) by 26 points 83-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KCCA P.. Blazers forced 24 KCCA P. turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international James Okello (193-1990) who scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. DR Congolese Joel Lukoji (-2001) chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) who recorded 10 points and 6 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. Undefeated Blazers have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record. KCCA P. at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Victoria C..
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Jaguars (#2) and UCU Canons (#5). UCU Canons were defeated at home 55-61 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a good game for Ian Lubwama who led his team to a victory with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Chuma Fadhili contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. International center Joel Kayira (208-2001) replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds for UCU Canons. UCU Canons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just two points less than leader Blazers. UCU Canons at the other side keep the fifth place with six games lost. Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local Jaguars (10-4) outscored 12th ranked Livingstone (1-13) 85-52 on Wednesday night. Peter Sifuma had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners. Jaguars' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Isaac Athuai with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just two points less than leader Blazers. Livingstone lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 18 KIU Titans were crushed by Sommet in Kampala 92-73.



Sommet - KIU Titans 92-73

There was no surprise in Kampala where 11th ranked KIU Titans (2-13) were crushed by seventh ranked Sommet (7-7) 92-73 on Wednesday. Sommet dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Titans' 32 and made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Sommet forced 26 KIU Titans turnovers and outrebounded them 50-25 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Sommet looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. DR Congolese Franck Nyembo (-2006) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Mark Ngobi chipped in 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was P Akuk with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Daniel Odonkyero scored 13 points and 4 assists. Five KIU Titans players scored in double figures. Sommet moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Victoria C. Loser KIU Titans keep the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Sommet's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA P..
Top scorers:
Sommet: M.Ngobi 24+7reb+4ast, F.Nyembo 24+10reb+2ast, P.Cheng 23+10reb+1ast, M.Mohammed 8+1reb+1ast, K.Tembo 6+12reb+12ast, J.Komakech 5+4reb+2ast
KIU Titans: P.Akuk 17+8reb, D.Odonkyero 13+4reb+4ast, H.Kwany 11+6reb+3ast, A.Namugowa 10+1reb, A.Olum 10+2ast, W.Saverino 10+4reb+2ast

Blazers - KCCA P. 83-57

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Blazers (#1) and KCCA P. (#3). Blazers (13-0) smashed visiting KCCA P. (10-7) by 26 points 83-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KCCA P.. Blazers forced 24 KCCA P. turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international James Okello (193-1990) who scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. DR Congolese Joel Lukoji (-2001) chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) who recorded 10 points and 6 rebounds and Larry Kimambo added 9 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Blazers have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record. KCCA P. at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Victoria C..
Top scorers:
Blazers: J.Lukoji 16+2reb+1ast, O.Innocent 12+3reb, J.Okello 10+8reb+1ast, T.Drileba 9+6reb+3ast, R.Ongom 7+2reb, M.Makiadi 6+3reb+1ast
KCCA P.: I.Lumanyika 10+6reb+2ast, L.Kimambo 9+4reb+1ast, D.Assimwe 9+2reb+2ast, S.Mugerwa 5+7reb, G.Mahamba 4+6reb+3ast, C.Kizito 4+3reb+2ast

Jaguars - Livingstone 85-52

The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local Jaguars (10-4) outscored 12th ranked Livingstone (1-13) 85-52 on Wednesday night. Jaguars dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Livingstone's 20. Jaguars forced 20 Livingstone turnovers and outrebounded them 53-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. Jaguars looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Livingstone's players. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Jaguars players scored in double figures. Jaguars' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Isaac Athuai with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and forward Dickson Asiku scored 12 points. Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just two points less than leader Blazers. Livingstone lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Jaguars: P.Sifuma 23+16reb, K.Moru 12+2reb, A.Eboyu 11+5reb+1ast, C.Fadhili 11+5reb+4ast, W.Mark 10+2reb+3ast, B.Victor 7+5reb+3ast
Livingstone: I.Athuai 14+14reb+3ast, D.Asiku 12+4reb+1ast, D.Lukusa 9+3reb+1ast, D.Otim 6+1reb+1ast, O.Byomuhangi 4+1reb, M.Kuol 4+6reb

UCU Canons - Jaguars 55-61

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Jaguars (#2) and UCU Canons (#5). UCU Canons were defeated at home 55-61 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Jaguars outrebounded UCU Canons 41-30 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for Ian Lubwama who led his team to a victory with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. International center Joel Kayira (208-2001) replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds and Lwabaga Ibanda added 9 points in the effort for UCU Canons. UCU Canons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just two points less than leader Blazers. UCU Canons at the other side keep the fifth place with six games lost. Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .
Top scorers:
Jaguars: I.Lubwama 17+8reb+6ast, C.Fadhili 14+9reb+3ast, T.Obde 9+8reb+1ast, A.Eboyu 8+5reb+2ast, E.Adakun 7+4reb, P.Sifuma 6+5reb+1ast
UCU Canons: J.Kayira 12+6reb+3ast, M.Okurut 9+3reb+1ast, L.Ibanda 9+4reb+1ast, D.Muganzi 7+3reb, E.Zachariah 5+2reb+4ast, J.Lihumi 4+3reb+1ast