BASKETBALL: MANCHESTER Magic came out with all guns blazing to record victories over Sheffield Arrows and Leeds Carnegie.

First up was a 91-63 win against an Arrows team who have proved to be difficult opponents in the past.

Patrick Dwyer opened with a hat-trick of three-pointers in the first few minutes to give them an 11-5 lead.

Both teams traded baskets for the remainder of the quarter as Magic led 23-15 going into the second period.

With Sheffield struggling on their outside shots, Magic capitalised to open up a 48-32 half-time advantage.

Having beaten Sheffield, Magic then faced Leeds Carnegie in the National Cup third round and came away with a 91-77 victory.

They established a 21-16 lead at the end of the first quarter, carrying on that momentum into the second period for a 44-34 lead.

Leeds were not discouraged though, closing the gap to two points before appearing to tire as they turned the ball over.

A 7-2 run then saw Magic builde their lead to 24 points on their way to victory.

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