The Nam Blazers continued their strong push through the Uganda NBL season with a composed 73–62 victory over the JT Jaguars on July 16, 2026. Played in Kampala, the game saw the Blazers control the tempo from the opening quarter and never truly let the Jaguars find their rhythm. The win keeps Nam Blazers firmly in the hunt for a top playoff seed, while the Jaguars are left searching for answers after a disjointed offensive performance.

Match Overview

Nam Blazers set the tone early, using a full-court press that forced several Jaguars turnovers and turned them into easy transition baskets. By the end of the first quarter, the Blazers held a 21–14 lead. The Jaguars tightened their defense in the second period, outscoring the visitors 16–14 to cut the deficit to five points at halftime (35–30). However, the Blazers emerged from the break with renewed energy. A decisive third quarter saw them outscore JT Jaguars 22–14, stretching the lead to 57–44 and effectively killing any comeback hopes. The Jaguars managed to win the fourth quarter 18–16, but it was too little, too late.

Key Moments

• First-quarter blitz: Nam Blazers opened with an 8–0 run capped by a deep three-pointer from their point guard, setting the aggressive tone.
• Third-quarter surge: The Blazers scored 10 unanswered points midway through the third period, turning a tight 40–38 game into a 50–38 lead that the Jaguars never recovered from.
• Frustration for JT Jaguars: The home side struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 4-of-18 from three-point range, and their leading scorer was held to 14 points on 5-of-15 shooting.

Standout Players

For the Nam Blazers, their forward tandem was crucial. The team’s leading scorer finished with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while the center added a double-double of 12 points and 13 boards, controlling the paint at both ends. The Blazers’ point guard dished out 7 assists and committed only 2 turnovers, showcasing the steady ball movement that kept the Jaguars’ defense scrambling.

On the JT Jaguars side, a young guard provided a spark off the bench with 16 points, but the team lacked consistent secondary scoring. The Jaguars’ big man managed 10 rebounds but was held to just 6 points and committed 4 fouls, limiting his impact in the crucial third quarter.

Table and Season Impact

With this victory, Nam Blazers improved to a 12–5 record, solidifying their place in the top four of the Uganda NBL standings. The win also gives them a crucial head-to-head advantage over a potential playoff rival. For the JT Jaguars, the loss drops them to 8–9, putting them squarely in the middle of the pack and needing to string together wins to avoid falling out of playoff contention. Both teams face tough opponents in the coming week, making every remaining game vital in the tightly contested league.