Power dominated the second half against the Kampala Rockets to register their second victory of the season.

Both teams came into this game with a single victory and this was seen as an opportunity to bag a win and turn their season around.

The Kampala Rockets were ahead in terms of finishing in the first half, which gave them a lead of 32:28 at the halftime break.

For a spell in the third quarter, Power went on a 12-00 run and took a 10-point lead with 2:39 left in the quarter.

They carried the momentum forward into the fourth quarter and despite the Rockets putting in the shift, things weren’t working in their favor.

Elvis Mutebi and Philip Ameny hit consecutive 3s in the fourth quarter, extending their lead to 13 points with 5 minutes to go, and that almost put the game to bed.

The game ended 72-60, Power making it back to back wins for the first time this season.

The Kampala Rockets’ troubles continue, with 3 consecutive losses and only a single victory in 8 games this season.

Match Stats

Power

Elvis Mutebi 18 pts, 2 reb, 5 ast, 4 stl

Elvis Ssentongo 12 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast

Isaac Afidra 14 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast, 5 stl, 1 blk

Samad Imran 12 pts, 16 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl

Philip Ameny 13 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

Kampala Rockets

Puati Ozias Kikomba 14 pts, 19 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk

Chris Shamamba 10 pts, 2 ast, 3 stl

Francis Kasinde 23 pts, 13 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl

Suka Fadul 8 pts, 13 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

Match Facts

Veteran Isaac Afidra played on his birthday for the first time in his 24th season in the league.

Power had all their starting 5 players record double digits,  this is the first time this season that a team has all their starters in double-digit points.

Puati Ozias Kikomba recorded his 6th double double of the season, the most by an player this season.

This game has the least number of fouls committed in a game this season, a total of 18, 9 for each team.

A total of 5 bench points was recorded, the lowest number recorded in any game this season.