NBL Round 28 (Regular Season): Jaguars beat Kampala R. by one after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

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 fifth ranked Jaguars (13-8) 56-55 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Jaguars forced 22 Kampala R. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Aaron Eboyu who helped to win the game recording 19 points. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) contributed with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Puati Kikomba replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks for Kampala R.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sommet. Kampala R. at the other side dropped to the fourth 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. Worth to mention a great performance of Francis Kasinde who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 4 steals and Christopher Omanye who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. KCCA P.'s coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Rezlife S. have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Rezlife S. maintains eighth position with 11-10 record. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with City Oilers.
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. The winners were led by Joel Lukoji who scored that evening 17 points and 4 steals. Blazers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points by Edgar Munaba did not help to save the game for City Oilers. Blazers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-3 record. City Oilers lost third consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with KCCA P..

Other games in round 28 were not that significant. Rezlife S. smashed Livingstone on the road 91-46. Victoria C. destroyed Livingstone on its own court 85-44. JKL Dolphins were outscored by City Oilers in Kampala 93-58. Jaguars rolled over Sommet at home 84-62. JKL Dolphins were crushed by Rezlife S. on the opponent's court 87-60.
The most impressive performance of 28th round was 21 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals by Micheal Otieno of Rezlife S..



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. Worth to mention a great performance of Francis Kasinde who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 4 steals and guard Christopher Omanye (183-1994) who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Rezlife S. players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and Toussaint Mumpaya scored 16 points. KCCA P.'s coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Rezlife S. have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Rezlife S. maintains eighth position with 11-10 record. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with City Oilers.
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. The winners were led by DR Congolese Joel Lukoji (-2001) who scored that evening 17 points and 4 steals and power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) supported him with 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. Even 25 points by the former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) did not help to save the game for City Oilers. The former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) added 16 points and 6 assists 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 dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with KCCA P..
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

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Rezlife S. (11-10) crushed bottom-ranked Livingstone (1-20) in Kampala 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. The winners were led by center Rin Tueny Mabor (-1996) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds and guard Micheal Otieno (193-1993) supported him with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Even 15 points and 4 assists by Isaac Athuai did not help to save the game for Livingstone. Oscar Byomuhangi added 5 points and 7 rebounds 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. Newly promoted Rezlife S. maintains eighth position with 11-10 record. 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 fifth ranked Jaguars (13-8) 56-55 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Jaguars forced 22 Kampala R. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Aaron Eboyu who helped to win the game recording 19 points. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Puati Kikomba replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks and Mpiya Juf added 9 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Kampala R.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sommet. Kampala R. at the other side dropped to the fourth 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 expected game when 12th ranked Livingstone (1-20) was smashed by ninth ranked Victoria C. (10-10) in Kampala 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. The winners were led by Cedric Alema who scored that evening 14 points and 7 rebounds and Chuol Nyuot supported him with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Even 13 points by Isaac Athuai did not help to save the game for Livingstone. Oscar Byomuhangi added 6 points 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

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked City Oilers (12-10) rolled over 10th ranked JKL Dolphins (8-12) in Kampala 93-58 on Friday. City Oilers forced 24 JKL Dolphins turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by center Maker Mer who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and Benjamin Kawumi supported him with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five City Oilers players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds by Kesseng Kesseng did not help to save the game for JKL Dolphins. Benon Wobusobozi added 13 points 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 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with KCCA P. Loser JKL Dolphins keep the tenth position with 12 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 minor upset when much higher ranked Sommet (13-8) was outscored by fifth ranked Jaguars (13-8) in Kampala 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. The winners were led by Ian Lubwama who scored that evening 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and George Agasi supported him with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Jaguars' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by John Teko did not help to save the game for Sommet. Forward Peter Cheng added 13 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Four Sommet players scored in double figures. Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Sommet.
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

Rezlife S. - JKL Dolphins 87-60

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Rezlife S. (11-10) outplayed 10th ranked JKL Dolphins (8-12) in Kampala 87-60 on Wednesday. Rezlife S. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to JKL Dolphins' 46. Rezlife S. forced 25 JKL Dolphins turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by guard Micheal Otieno (193-1993) who scored that evening 21 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and Suka Fadul supported him with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Four Rezlife S. players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points, 21 rebounds and 5 blocks by Kesseng Kesseng did not help to save the game for JKL Dolphins. Center Elvis Bwanka added 14 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Rezlife S. have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Rezlife S. maintains eighth position with 11-10 record. Loser JKL Dolphins keep the tenth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Rezlife S.: M.Otieno 21+5reb+9ast, S.Fadul 15+13reb, R.Tueny Mabor 13+7reb+4ast, C.Omanye 12+6reb+6ast, A.Desire 10+4reb+1ast, K.Caleb 8+6reb+4ast
JKL Dolphins: K.Kesseng 19+21reb, E.Bwanka 14+7reb+2ast, N.Yamodo 12+2reb+4ast, H.Alinaitwe 9+3ast, N.Guddi 4+1ast, B.Wobusobozi 2+3reb+3ast