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The National Basketball League is heating up as the mid-season break approaches. As we head into week nine, let's take a look at some of the standout storylines from the action-packed week eight
UCU Canons and KIU Titans keep momentum ahead of their crunch tie this week
The KIU Titans and the UCU Canons are gearing up for a highly-anticipated clash this week, and both teams are coming into it with impressive winning streaks.
The Titans secured their eighth straight victory by defeating the Namuwongo Blazers 74-69 on Friday, followed by an 84-71 win over KCCA Panthers on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Canons took full advantage of their back-to-back schedule, cruising to victories against Rezlife Saints (87-35) and Kampala Rockets (74-69) on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
With both teams riding high, this showdown promises to be a must-see match-up.
JT Lady Jaguars stun the Lady Dolphins in top of the table clash
The newly-promoted JT Lady Jaguars proved they are a force to be reckoned with by defeating last year's finalists, the Lady Dolphins, 53-52 in a thrilling match.
Namuwaya Muhaimina's clutch block on Flavia Oketcho secured the victory and cemented the Lady Jaguars' position at the top of the table.
This statement win marks a significant milestone for the team, having also beaten the UCU Canons, making them a team to watch in the league.
Margaret Baagala and Peter Sifuma shine in scoring
Margaret Baagala continues to dominate the league's scoring chart, averaging an impressive 25 points per game.
She helped her team with an average of 23 points per game in her fixtures against Magic Stormers and the Angels.
Peter Sifuma proved to be the crucial difference-maker for the UCU Canons, putting up an average of 15 points per game in back-to-back wins over the Rezlife Saints and the Kampala Rockets.
Majority of teams in the men's tier have losing records
The men's tier of the league is currently seeing a high level of mediocrity, with only four out of twelve teams having positive records.
The City Oilers, KIU Titans, UCU Canons and Namuwongo Blazers are the only teams with winning records.
This has sparked debates across the country about whether it is a question of competitiveness or a gap in quality.
As we approach the halfway point of the season, fans and pundits alike wonder if this trend will continue.
As we head into week nine of the National Basketball League, the stakes are high, and the action promises to be even more intense.
With exciting match-ups and standout performances, fans can expect nothing but thrilling basketball action.
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