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With the victory, the Blazers improved to a 13-4 record to go top of the log, albeit with three more games played compared to the unbeaten City Oilers.
The clash between Namuwongo Blazers and KIU Titans Friday night had significant implications regarding table standings.
The Blazers avoided falling further behind in the race for the second spot at the end of the National Basketball League second round by defeating the Titans 68-57 at YMCA, Wandegeya.
And with the victory, the Blazers improved to a 13-4 record to go top of the log, albeit with three more games played compared to the unbeaten City Oilers.
KIU remained second with their 13-3 record, while Oilers dropped to third with their 14-0 run.
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New signing Williams Jimmy announced his arrival in Ugandan basketball with a game-high 26 points to help the Blazers to their 13th win of the season.
The American-born Togolese was hot from mid-range, shooting 11-for-25 to lead the scoring for Stephen Nyeko’s charges.
Julius Lutwama’s charges started the game on the front foot, leading 16-11 at the end of the first quarter before fading midway through the second frame to trail by five (30- 25) going into the halftime break.
Namuwongo did a great job denying Denis Balungu and Isaiah Ater open looks from the perimeter, and that affected KIU’s offence all night.
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With big man Saidi Amisi limited to just two minutes due to a nagging injury, the Titans struggled to have their presence felt in the paint.
On the other end, Player of the Game Peter Cheng came off the bench to pull down 18 rebounds in a dominant display. The South Sudanese added 13 points to complete his perfect night.
The Blazers edged the third and fourth frames 20-18 and 18-14 for a comfortable 11-point victory.
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Chris Omanye was perfect from the free throw line, converting six-from-six attempts to tally 12 points on the night. He added six rebounds and eight assists.
Only Collins Kasujja managed to get into double figures for KIU, but his 11 points were insufficient.
Balungu, who sank eight threes against Rezlife on Wednesday night, fired blanks all night and could only register eight points.
National Basketball League
Friday results
JT Lady Jaguars 67-45 Magic Stormers
Namuwongo Blazers 68-57 KIU Titans
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