Kenya Ports Authority blanked Thunder 69-51 in a Kenya National Basketball League tie at Nyayo Stadium gymnasium on Saturday.
The porters trailed 14-11 in the first quarter after Griffin Ligare had showed the way for the Nairobi side with an opener.
But KPA recovered and took immediate command at the start of the second quarter from a Eugene Philip basket to lead 15-5.
At the end of the third stanza, KPA were sitting pretty having build a 50-31 cushion but we're down 19-21 in the last.
"Rebounding killed us. If you can't rebound, you can't play great defence," said Thunder coach Colin's Gaya.
"We also missed easy lay ups in offence and could not score open shots."
The other game saw Strathmore University Blades cut the visiting Lakeside to size, winning the tie 76-42.
Garang Deng tallied 20 points, including six three pointers while Newborn Omondi grabbed 14.
The Kisumu side, who have lost all of their six matches, were led by Brandon Lee, who managed 10 points.
Reigning women champions KPA walloped Eagle Wings 82-34. The rampant porters were up 43-8 at the breather.
Rita Onyango led the rout with 19 points, Vilma Owino made 11 and Charles Wandago shot 10.
Eagle Wings,who have only one win, were pepped by Rose Mshila, who had a game high of 14 points.
In the lower division matches, Shoot 4Life blanked Mustangs 71-49 while Nibs Panthers got the better of Kisii Raptors, winning 64-58.
Strathmore University Swords dismissed Kisii Vipers 65-38 in a ladies' encounter.
