Worcester Wolves end Manchester Magic's unbeaten run

The match took place in the National Basketball League Division One on Friday, showcasing a fierce contest between two of the league's top teams.

Earl Burgess opened the scoring for the Wolves, setting the tone with a series of impressive shots that helped the home side establish a 19-16 lead by the end of the first quarter.

As the game progressed, the Magic responded with remarkable precision, hitting five consecutive three-pointers early in the second quarter, which kept the contest tightly contested.

A pivotal moment came just before halftime when coach Dean Blake called a time-out, orchestrating a buzzer-beating play that saw Daijaun Antonio sink a three-pointer, levelling the score at 35-35.

The intensity continued into the second half, with both teams trading baskets and remaining locked at 46-46 midway through the third quarter.

Emmanuel Yeboah emerged as a key player for the Wolves, scoring 10 consecutive points to give his side a crucial 56-48 lead heading into the final period.

The home side maintained their composure, but the Magic fought back fiercely, narrowing the gap to just two points in the dying moments of the game.

With a tense final minute, Worcester held onto a slim 70-63 advantage, but Manchester's late surge nearly turned the tide.

A last-second shot from the Magic rattled off the rim, allowing the Wolves to clinch a hard-fought 73-71 victory.

Coach Blake praised his team's collective effort, stating: "Everyone contributed in different ways today, it was a full team performance.

"The last minute was a bit tense but we came good when it counted and we pulled out the win.

"Manchester are one of the top teams in this league, so we knew it would be a tough game.

"If we also want to be one of the top teams then we are going to have to be able to mix it with these sorts of sides."

Worcester now sits second in the league.