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Brave Magic stick to the task

19/12/2002

BASKETBALL: Manchester Magic 91 Ware Rebels 66

Manchester Magic returned to winning ways and sent their fans home pleased - but not thrilled - with their 91-66 victory over Ware Rebels.

Throughout the game, the Rebels played a dull but fairly effective style with most of their points coming from Matt Clarkson.
Meanwhile, Magic had a wider range of options.

In the second quarter Magic's big hitters Steven Gayle and Antony Haase finally got into their stride, joined by the vastly-improved Samit Nurijev.

They were joined by newcomer Andrew Lovedale who came on for the first time and looked the part as Magic stormed into a 41-22 half-time lead.

The second period was dominated by Magic's youngsters as coach Jeff Jones rested his more experienced players in preparation for the forthcoming game against Worthing.

Callum Jones, John Shaw, Haris Charalambous and Jacob Molina all performed well, and the third quarter ended with a ten-foot jump shot by John Shaw which put the home side 60-35 ahead.

Magic dominated the final quarter and ended with a sweet two points for Andrew Lovedale.