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WNBA·September 23, 2026 12:52 AM ET

Carla Leite buries and-1 triple to stretch lead late

Shot-clock beater landed in season finale

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 231 min read
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CARLA LEITE IS SO CLUTCH 😱

What happened: Carla Leite connected on an and-1 triple with the shot clock winding down. The basket pushed the lead during the closing stretch of the final game.

Why it matters: The finish follows Carla Leite's single-season franchise assists record set earlier this summer. Lead-changing makes late have made her the designated late-clock option.

What to watch: Watch whether closing units keep routing late-clock touches through her.

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