NBL Round 28 (Regular Season): Jaguars defeat Kampala R. in the closest game of the week

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The most exciting game of round 28 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 3rd ranked Kampala R. (13-9) to sixth ranked Jaguars (12-8) 56-55 on Sunday evening. Jaguars forced 22 Kampala R. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Aaron Eboyu who helped to win the game recording 19 points and center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who added 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side power forward Puati Kikomba responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguars moved-up to fifth place. Kampala R. at the other side keeps the third position with nine games lost. They share it with UCU Canons.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Rezlife S. (#8) and KCCA P. (#5). Rezlife S. (11-10) smashed visiting KCCA P. (12-10) by 20 points 79-59. The winners were led by Francis Kasinde who scored that evening 20 points and 4 steals and Christopher Omanye supported him with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds by the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) did not help to save the game for KCCA P.. KCCA P.'s coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Rezlife S. have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with City Oilers. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: Blazers (#1) and City Oilers (#7). City Oilers were defeated at home 74-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Joel Lukoji fired 17 points and 4 steals for the winners. Blazers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Edgar Munaba produced 25 points for lost side. Blazers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-3 record. City Oilers lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keep the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Rezlife S..

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 28: Rezlife S. destroyed Livingstone on the opponent's court 91-46. Victoria C. outscored Livingstone in a home game 85-44. JKL Dolphins were rolled over City Oilers on the road 93-58. Jaguars crushed Sommet on its own court 84-62.



Rezlife S. - KCCA P. 79-59

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Rezlife S. (#8) and KCCA P. (#5). Rezlife S. (11-10) smashed visiting KCCA P. (12-10) by 20 points 79-59. Rezlife S. made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 32 KCCA P. turnovers. The winners were led by Francis Kasinde who scored that evening 20 points and 4 steals and guard Christopher Omanye (183-1994) supported him with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Rezlife S. players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds by the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) did not help to save the game for KCCA P.. Toussaint Mumpaya added 16 points for lost side. KCCA P.'s coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Rezlife S. have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with City Oilers. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Rezlife S.: F.Kasinde 20+4reb+3ast, C.Omanye 15+8reb+3ast, M.Otieno 12+7reb+6ast, S.Fadul 12+4reb, R.Tueny Mabor 9+6reb, K.Caleb 5+2reb+2ast
KCCA P.: T.Mumpaya 16+3reb+1ast, I.Lumanyika 11+12reb+1ast, S.Mugerwa 9+3reb+1ast, D.Assimwe 9+2reb+1ast, A.Odihambo 7+4reb+1ast, G.Mahamba 3

City Oilers - Blazers 74-82

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: Blazers (#1) and City Oilers (#7). City Oilers were defeated at home 74-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Blazers made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 City Oilers turnovers. DR Congolese Joel Lukoji (-2001) fired 17 points and 4 steals for the winners. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) chipped in 13 points and 8 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. The former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) produced 25 points and the former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Blazers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-3 record. City Oilers lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keep the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Rezlife S..
Top scorers:
Blazers: J.Lukoji 17+4reb+2ast, A.Chukwurah 14+5reb+1ast, M.Mugisha 13+8reb, P.Obleng 11+5reb+3ast, T.Drileba 9+4reb+6ast, A.Wanyoto 7+4reb+1ast
City Oilers: E.Munaba 25+4reb+1ast, F.Baale 16+4reb+6ast, J.Chuma 11+4reb+1ast, M.Mer 8+8reb+5ast, B.Kawumi 7+6reb, M.Dier 5+4reb+2ast

Livingstone - Rezlife S. 46-91

Very expected game in Kampala where 12th ranked Livingstone (1-20) was crushed by eighth ranked Rezlife S. (11-10) 91-46 on Sunday. Rezlife S. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Livingstone's 28. Rezlife S. forced 28 Livingstone turnovers and outrebounded them 58-32 including a 22-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rezlife S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Center Rin Tueny Mabor (-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Guard Micheal Otieno (193-1993) chipped in 24 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Isaac Athuai produced 15 points and 4 assists and Oscar Byomuhangi added 5 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rezlife S. have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with City Oilers. Livingstone lost sixteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 20 lost games.
Top scorers:
Rezlife S.: M.Otieno 24+8reb+5ast, R.Tueny Mabor 22+16reb, E.Ssentongo 13+1reb+2ast, C.Omanye 7+4reb+5ast, S.Fadul 6+8reb, F.Kasinde 6+2reb+2ast
Livingstone: I.Athuai 15+4reb+4ast, B.Okullo 6+2reb, B.Kalibara 6+1ast, O.Byomuhangi 5+7reb+1ast, I.Rubanga 4+3reb+3ast, D.Lukusa 4+5reb+1ast

Kampala R. - Jaguars 55-56

The most exciting game of round 28 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 3rd ranked Kampala R. (13-9) to sixth ranked Jaguars (12-8) 56-55 on Sunday evening. Jaguars forced 22 Kampala R. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Aaron Eboyu who helped to win the game recording 19 points and center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who added 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side power forward Puati Kikomba responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks and Mpiya Juf scored 9 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguars moved-up to fifth place. Kampala R. at the other side keeps the third position with nine games lost. They share it with UCU Canons.
Top scorers:
Jaguars: A.Eboyu 19+2reb+1ast, P.Sifuma 11+11reb, G.Agasi 10+10reb, I.Lubwama 6+8reb+6ast, K.Moru 4+1ast, A.Dut 4+2reb
Kampala R.: P.Kikomba 15+12reb+2ast, M.Juf 9+13reb+3ast, B.Opio 9+4reb, S.Kinyera 8+1reb+1ast, R.Ahumuza 4+2ast, E.Mugabo 3+2reb+1ast

Victoria C. - Livingstone 85-44

Rather predictable result in Kampala where ninth ranked Victoria C. (10-10) smashed bottom-ranked Livingstone (1-20) 85-44 on Wednesday. Victoria C. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Livingstone's 38. Victoria C. forced 28 Livingstone turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Livingstone's players. Cedric Alema fired 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Chuol Nyuot chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Isaac Athuai produced 13 points and Oscar Byomuhangi added 6 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Victoria C. maintains ninth position with 10-10 record. Livingstone lost sixteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 20 lost games.
Top scorers:
Victoria C.: C.Alema 14+7reb+3ast, C.Nyuot 13+8reb+1ast, B.Douglas 9+1ast, C.Wobusobozi 8+1reb+3ast, I.Ssenkubuge 8+3reb+3ast, R.Muwanguzi 6+1reb
Livingstone: I.Athuai 13+4reb+2ast, I.Rubanga 9+2reb+1ast, D.Lukusa 7+5reb, O.Byomuhangi 6+4reb+3ast, B.Okullo 5+3reb, M.Kuol 4+7reb

City Oilers - JKL Dolphins 93-58

Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 9th ranked JKL Dolphins (8-11) were rolled over by seventh ranked City Oilers (11-10) 93-58 on Friday. City Oilers forced 24 JKL Dolphins turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center Maker Mer fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Benjamin Kawumi chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five City Oilers players scored in double figures. Kesseng Kesseng produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and Benon Wobusobozi added 13 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains seventh position with 11-10 record, which they share with Rezlife S. Loser JKL Dolphins dropped to the tenth place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: M.Mer 23+10reb+8ast, B.Kawumi 19+6reb+5ast, F.Baale 18+6reb+5ast, R.Baptist 12+2reb+1ast, J.Chuma 10+9reb+1ast, A.Ssenkubuge 5+1reb
JKL Dolphins: K.Kesseng 16+13reb, B.Wobusobozi 13+3reb+2ast, N.Yamodo 9+1reb+1ast, W.Otweyo 6+6reb, K.Mesho 5+5reb+1ast, H.Alinaitwe 3+1reb+8ast

Jaguars - Sommet 84-62

There was a small surprise in Kampala where sixth ranked Jaguars (12-8) outscored 3rd ranked Sommet (13-7) 84-62 on Friday. Jaguars dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Sommet's 34. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Jaguars made 7 blocks. Ian Lubwama fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. George Agasi chipped in 23 points and 9 rebounds. Jaguars' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. John Teko produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and forward Peter Cheng added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Sommet players scored in double figures. Jaguars moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Sommet dropped to the second position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Jaguars: G.Agasi 23+9reb+1ast, I.Lubwama 20+7reb+7ast, A.Eboyu 15+6reb+5ast, A.Dut 8+8reb+2ast, E.Adakun 6+2reb, W.Mark 6
Sommet: M.Ngobi 14+4reb+1ast, P.Cheng 13+8reb, J.Teko 12+11reb+2ast, M.Mohammed 10+9reb, K.Tembo 5+3reb+7ast, A.Sendaula 5+7reb