The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic wanted to finish their 2021 ANZ Premiership season on a high, farewelling Amigene Metcalfe in her last game as coach of the Magic.
But it was not to be, as the side went down 65-46 to the Stars in both sides' final hitout of the season last night.
Neither team had anything to lose, as both missed out on Finals Series contention - the Splice Construction Magic after a disappointing season and the Stars falling at the last hurdle, after being the team to beat for the first half of the season.
Many were picking the Magic to go all the way this year, picking up Australian international Caitlin Bassett in the off-season, as well as defender Temalisi Fakahokotau.
Their season started well, defeating the Northern Mystics by four goals in their Round 1 match, but they never managed to replicate that magic since, losing every game since then.