The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Kia Magic slipped to their first defeat of the campaign last night, losing 48-43 to the New South Wales Swifts in Mount Maunganui.

Photos by Bruce Barnard.

In an exciting and intense encounter at ASB Arena, Magic were unable to add a second consecutive win in the 2015 ANZ trans-Tasman league season.

Magic beat Adelaide Thunderbirds by one point in a 45-44 win in game one of the championship season.

The Waikato/Bay of Plenty team come up against Melbourne Vixens at the ASB Arena on March 15.

SunLive photographer Bruce Barnard was at last night's game to capture some of the action.