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20/ 3/2008

MANCHESTER Magic are two points clear at the top of EBL1 and with a game in hand after routing nearest challengers Worthing Thunder.

Having struggled to score in their previous game aganst Derby, Magic were noticeably glad to be back home as they prevailed 95-69.

That extended their winning run to nine matches and put them in a great position to lift what would be their maiden league title.

They scored 51 points on the first half, the returning Steve Gayle having no trouble finding his rhythm after injury with nine points in the opening quarter as the Magic built an early 19-16 advantage.

While Worthing continued to miss with their shots, Magic were red hot in comparison with Patrick Dwyer leading the way.

Stefan Gill again provided a spark off the bench by providing 14 points and three steals.

The Magic were 17 points ahead going into the final stanza which had virtually put the game beyond Worthing.

Tanner Adu also performed well, scoring an efficient 10 points by converting four of his six shots.

Magic now travel to West Anglia for their next match, hoping to extend their lead at the top to four points and push their winning streak into double figures.