NBL Round 25 (Regular Season): Sommet defeat UCU Canons in the closest game of the week

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 25 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked UCU Canons (13-9) to fifth ranked Sommet (12-7) 62-60 on Sunday evening. Sommet forced 24 UCU Canons turnovers. DR Congolese Franck Nyembo (-2006) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and forward Peter Cheng chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds. Sommet have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. UCU Canons at the other side keep the second position with nine games lost. Sommet's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Victoria C..
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#6) and Kampala R. (#3). City Oilers (11-7) crushed visiting Kampala R. (12-8) by 47 points 77-30. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kampala R.. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Edgar Munaba accounted for 14 points and 4 steals. Power forward Puati Kikomba came up with 11 points and 7 rebounds for Kampala R. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for City Oilers. Defending champion maintains sixth place with 11-7 record. Kampala R. at the other side dropped to the fourth position 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 Jaguars.
NBL top team - Blazers (17-3) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat ninth ranked JKL Dolphins (8-11) in Kampala 74-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JKL Dolphins. Joel Lukoji fired 20 points and 6 assists for the winners. Blazers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kesseng Kesseng produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds for lost side. Blazers maintains first place with 17-3 record. Loser JKL Dolphins dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Livingstone.

In the last game of round 25 City Oilers destroyed KIU Titans on the opponent's court 101-56.



JKL Dolphins - Blazers 62-74

NBL top team - Blazers (17-3) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat ninth ranked JKL Dolphins (8-11) in Kampala 74-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JKL Dolphins. Blazers forced 20 JKL Dolphins turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. DR Congolese Joel Lukoji (-2001) fired 20 points and 6 assists for the winners. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Blazers players scored in double figures. Blazers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kesseng Kesseng produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds and guard Haron Alinaitwe added 12 points respectively for lost side. Blazers maintains first place with 17-3 record. Loser JKL Dolphins dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Livingstone.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: K.Kesseng 18+16reb+3ast, H.Alinaitwe 12+4reb+3ast, N.Yamodo 11+2reb+3ast, K.Mesho 8+2reb+1ast, W.Otweyo 5+1ast, N.Guddi 3+1ast
Blazers: J.Lukoji 20+4reb+6ast, J.Okello 16+2reb+4ast, P.Obleng 12+2reb+1ast, M.Mugisha 11+11reb+3ast, A.Chukwurah 6+2reb, J.Ezeani 4+1reb

Sommet - UCU Canons 62-60

The most exciting game of round 25 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked UCU Canons (13-9) to fifth ranked Sommet (12-7) 62-60 on Sunday evening. Sommet forced 24 UCU Canons turnovers. DR Congolese Franck Nyembo (-2006) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and forward Peter Cheng chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four Sommet players scored in double figures. At the losing side international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds and Lwabaga Ibanda scored 23 points. Sommet have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. UCU Canons at the other side keep the second position with nine games lost. Sommet's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Victoria C..
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: L.Ibanda 23+4reb+1ast, J.Lihumi 12+14reb+1ast, J.Kayira 12+18reb+2ast, F.Dushime 6+1reb+2ast, M.Okurut 3+5reb+1ast, E.Zachariah 2+2reb+3ast
Sommet: F.Nyembo 17+15reb+1ast, P.Cheng 16+11reb+2ast, M.Ngobi 14+2reb+1ast, A.Sendaula 10+3reb+2ast, J.Teko 4+3reb+1ast, G.Ayiko 1+2reb

City Oilers - Kampala R. 77-30

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#6) and Kampala R. (#3). City Oilers (11-7) crushed visiting Kampala R. (12-8) by 47 points 77-30. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kampala R.. City Oilers held Kampala R. to an opponent 20.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 52.4 percent accuracy of the winners. City Oilers forced 21 Kampala R. turnovers. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and the former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) accounted for 14 points and 4 steals. Four City Oilers players scored in double figures. Power forward Puati Kikomba came up with 11 points and 7 rebounds and Christian Ndibu added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Kampala R. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for City Oilers. Defending champion maintains sixth place with 11-7 record. Kampala R. at the other side dropped to the fourth position 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 Jaguars.
Top scorers:
Kampala R.: P.Kikomba 11+7reb+1ast, C.Ndibu 8+11reb, M.Juf 4+7reb+1ast, G.Kasasa 4+1reb, S.Kinyera 3+1reb, W.Joseph 0+1ast
City Oilers: J.Chuma 17+10reb+4ast, E.Munaba 14+4reb+2ast, B.Rujumba 12+6reb, M.Mer 10+7reb+2ast, F.Baale 9+2reb+6ast, M.Dier 8+5reb+1ast

KIU Titans - City Oilers 56-101

Very expected game in Kampala where 11th ranked KIU Titans (2-18) were crushed by sixth ranked City Oilers (11-7) 101-56 on Wednesday. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Titans' 26. They outrebounded KIU Titans 63-30 including a 42-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. City Oilers looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by KIU Titans' players. Benjamin Kawumi fired a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Five City Oilers players scored in double figures. City Oilers' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ambrose Olum produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and Hon Kwany added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for City Oilers. Defending champion maintains sixth place with 11-7 record. KIU Titans lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 18 games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Jaguars.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: A.Olum 16+6reb+1ast, H.Kwany 13+6reb+1ast, W.Saverino 10+1reb+4ast, P.Akuk 8+7reb+1ast, C.Isabu 6+3reb+1ast, D.Aluseni 2+4reb+1ast
City Oilers: B.Rujumba 15+9reb, E.Munaba 14+3reb+2ast, J.Chuma 12+10reb+3ast, B.Kawumi 11+11reb+7ast, R.Baptist 11+5reb+1ast, O.Emmanuel 10+6reb+1ast