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In the National Basketball League, the City Oilers secured a crucial 93-58 victory over the JKL Dolphins, while the Jaguars defeated Sommet 84-64. The Oilers' late-season win allows them to shift focus to the playoffs, where they hold a historic 30-0 unbeaten record in playoff series, though this season presents potential challenges to that streak.

During the must-win regular-season finale against the Dolphins, Mer Maker led the Oilers with a near triple-double performance of 23 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Benjamin Kawumi added 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while Fayed Bbaale contributed 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Rogers Dauna scored 12 points, and Joseph Chuma posted 10 points with nine rebounds. The Oilers are projected to finish eighth in the regular season.

Should they retain eighth place, the Oilers will face regular-season champions Namuwongo Blazers in a best-of-three first-round playoff series. This matchup recalls their intense 2022 Finals encounter, which culminated in a seventh-game decider won by the Oilers. Despite the Blazers appearing favored this season, the unpredictable nature of playoffs remains a factor. For the Dolphins, Kesseng Kesseng recorded 16 points and 13 rebounds, with Benon Wobusobozi adding 13 points.