NBL Round 32 (Regular Season): City Oilers edge Jaguars by two points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 32 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Jaguars (14-10) to sixth ranked City Oilers (14-10) 67-65 in the game for the third place. The best player for the winners was Central African guard Kurt-Curry Wegscheider (196-2001, college: LCU) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Center Maker Mer chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Ian Lubwama produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Jaguars' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. City Oilers have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Jaguars.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Blazers (#1) and Rezlife S. (#7). Rezlife S. was defeated at home 61-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Nigerian forward Anthony Chukwurah (202-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Micheal Makiadi contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Blazers' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Micheal Otieno (193-1993) replied with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for Rezlife S.Blazers (21-3) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Newly promoted Rezlife S. keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with KCCA P..




Rezlife S. - Blazers 61-76

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Blazers (#1) and Rezlife S. (#7). Rezlife S. was defeated at home 61-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Blazers forced 20 Rezlife S. turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Blazers players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Rezlife S.'s players. Nigerian forward Anthony Chukwurah (202-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Rwandan center Micheal Makiadi (-1989) contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Blazers players scored in double figures. Blazers' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Micheal Otieno (193-1993) replied with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and guard Christopher Omanye (183-1994) added 13 points in the effort for Rezlife S.Blazers (21-3) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Newly promoted Rezlife S. keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with KCCA P..
Top scorers:
Rezlife S.: M.Otieno 17+6reb+5ast, C.Omanye 13+3reb+2ast, F.Kasinde 9+4reb, R.Tueny Mabor 6+6reb+1ast, A.Kisekka 5+2reb, K.Caleb 5+2reb
Blazers: A.Chukwurah 15+9reb+4ast, J.Enabu 14+2reb+3ast, M.Makiadi 11+7reb+2ast, J.Lukoji 10+2reb+4ast, J.Okello 8+5reb+3ast, T.Drileba 6+4reb+2ast

City Oilers - Jaguars 67-65

The most exciting game of round 32 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Jaguars (14-10) to sixth ranked City Oilers (14-10) 67-65 in the game for the third place. The best player for the winners was Central African guard Kurt-Curry Wegscheider (196-2001, college: LCU) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Center Maker Mer chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Ian Lubwama produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Tong Obde added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Jaguars' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. City Oilers have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Jaguars.
Top scorers:
Jaguars: I.Lubwama 14+5reb+5ast, G.Agasi 10+6reb+1ast, T.Obde 9+10reb, A.Eboyu 8+3ast, A.Dut 7+6reb, W.Mark 7+2reb
City Oilers: K.Wegscheider 20+9reb+2ast, M.Mer 14+8reb+1ast, F.Baale 11+4reb+3ast, C.Bowie 8+6reb+2ast, B.Komakech 5+3reb, T.Lual 5+11reb+1ast