NBL Round 26 (Regular Season): Blazers beat Jaguars in a derby game

The Regular Season in NBL is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 6 rounds. 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 (#2) and Jaguars (#8). Jaguars were smashed at home by 27 points 66-93 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Blazers looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Jaguars' players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Peter Obleng (190-2003) who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. DR Congolese forward Franck Nyembo (200-2006) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Blazers' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Blazers (15-2) have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position behind leader City Oilers. Jaguars at the other side keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Rezlife S..
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#5) and Sommet (#6). Sommet was defeated at home 55-67 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Jimmy Otim (-1999) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points. Flore Dushime contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. John Teko replied with 12 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for Sommet. Sommet's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. UCU Canons have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Sommet lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Kampala R..
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#4) and Kampala R. (#12). KCCA P. (10-7) won against visiting Kampala R. (2-15) 77-68. Davis Assimwe scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. KCCA P.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Francis Kasinde responded with 9 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. KCCA P. have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory KCCA P. went down to fifth position due to points difference. Kampala R. lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .

In the last game of round 26 Blazers crushed UPDF in Kampala 71-50.
The best stats of 26th round was 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals by Anthony Chukwubuka of Blazers.



KCCA P. - Kampala R. 77-68

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#4) and Kampala R. (#12). KCCA P. (10-7) won against visiting Kampala R. (2-15) 77-68. KCCA P. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. KCCA P. outrebounded Kampala R. 42-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. KCCA P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Davis Assimwe scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Stanley Mugerwa chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four KCCA P. players scored in double figures. KCCA P.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Francis Kasinde responded with 9 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Brian Opio scored 21 points. KCCA P. have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory KCCA P. went down to fifth position due to points difference. Kampala R. lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .
Top scorers:
Kampala R.: O.Brian 21+4reb+1ast, M.Edward 14+1reb+2ast, K.Gideon 12+2reb+8ast, K.Francis 9+13reb+5ast, W.Ibrahim 8+2reb, R.Adol 2+2reb
KCCA P.: D.Assimwe 17+5reb+4ast, I.Samati 12+5reb+3ast, S.Mugerwa 12+9reb+3ast, A.Laul 10+7reb, E.Odongkara 8+3reb+4ast, S.Otoa 7+4reb+3ast

Jaguars - Blazers 66-93

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Blazers (#2) and Jaguars (#8). Jaguars were smashed at home by 27 points 66-93 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Blazers looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Jaguars' players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Peter Obleng (190-2003) who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. DR Congolese forward Franck Nyembo (200-2006) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Blazers' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and Ian Lubwama added 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Blazers (15-2) have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position behind leader City Oilers. Jaguars at the other side keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Rezlife S..
Top scorers:
Jaguars: S.Peter 22+11reb+1ast, C.Abraham 13+2reb+2ast, L.Ian 12+12reb+4ast, A.Elijah 7+3reb+2ast, O.George 5+3reb+1ast, K.Abubakah 4+1reb+2ast
Blazers: P.Obleng 19+5reb+1ast, F.Nyembo 18+5reb+1ast, J.Enabu 10+3reb+2ast, M.Mugisha 9+4reb+1ast, A.Chukwubuka 9+5reb+2ast, K.Tembo 9+3reb+8ast

Sommet - UCU Canons 55-67

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#5) and Sommet (#6). Sommet was defeated at home 55-67 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. UCU Canons outrebounded Sommet 49-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. Sommet was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Jimmy Otim (-1999) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points. Flore Dushime contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four UCU Canons players scored in double figures. John Teko replied with 12 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Galiwango Brighton (-2006) added 13 points and 4 steals in the effort for Sommet. Sommet's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. UCU Canons have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Sommet lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Kampala R..
Top scorers:
Sommet: B.Galiwango 13+3reb+1ast, T.John 12+5reb+2ast, K.Mathew 8+3reb+4ast, S.Andrew 6+1reb+1ast, C.Joseph 6+7reb+2ast, A.Darren 5+5reb
UCU Canons: M.Okurut 14+3reb, J.Otim 12+4reb+2ast, F.Dushime 11+6reb+1ast, E.Zachariah 11+5reb+1ast, D.Muganzi 8+1reb+1ast, A.Jongroor 7+10reb

UPDF - Blazers 50-71

There was no surprise in Kampala where 11th ranked UPDF (3-12) was crushed by second ranked Blazers (15-2) 71-50 on Saturday. Blazers forced 27 UPDF turnovers and outrebounded them 52-41 including 19 on the offensive glass. Nigerian forward Anthony Chukwubuka (202-1994) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the former international James Okello (193-1990) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals during the contest. Four Blazers players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players saving starting five for next games. Bang Desmasiro responded with 5 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Joel Icumar scored 9 points. Blazers have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 15-2 record behind leader City Oilers. UPDF lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh place with 12 games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Rezlife S..
Top scorers:
UPDF: K.Kevin 12, I.Joel 9+2reb+3ast, O.Moris 7+4reb, A.Peter 5+7reb, D.Bang 5+13reb+6ast, H.Okoth 5+4reb+1ast
Blazers: A.Chukwubuka 16+12reb+4ast, F.Nyembo 12+6reb+1ast, J.Okello 11+8reb+4ast, A.Wanyoto 11+10reb, J.Enabu 7+3reb+3ast, P.Odong 5+2reb+1ast