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However, Power were a no-show in the next three quarters, managing a total of just 22 points. They hit 2, 12 and 6 in the second, third and fourth quarters, respectively.
Defending champions City, Oilers kickstarted the quest for their tenth successive National Basketball League with an absolute show of dominion over former winners Dmark Power.
The Oilers trumped Power 73-38 at the MTN Indoor Arena, Lugogo on Sunday.
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13:24 - 27.01.2024
Action-packed day one of the National Basketball League
From closely contested encounters, vengeance and blistering individual displays, the four-game evening delivered goodies to the exhilarating crowds inside the Lugogo Indoor Arena.
Both teams were playing just their first game of the 2024 NBL season.
It promised a close contest after the opening quarter, which City Oilers narrowly took with a 20-16 lead.
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09:43 - 01.02.2024
BASKETBALL NBL: UCU Lady Canons 'Shoot down' UPDF L Hawks
UCU's Aziida Nabayunga put up a Player of the Match performance, managing 15 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
However, Power were a no-show in the next three quarters, managing a total of just 22 points. They hit 2, 12 and 6 in the second, third and fourth quarters, respectively.
City Oilers had the likes of James Okello (18 points), Ivan Muhwezi (17 points), Fayed Baale (13 points) and Titus Lual (12 rebounds) to thank for on a dominant evening.
Muhwezi, who also managed 6 (six) rebounds and 2 (two) assists, was subsequently named the Player of the Game.
WEEK 2 RESULTS
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