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WNBA·RECAP·May 14, 2026 11:13 PM ET

Engstler swats Astier's 26-foot stepback, score tightens to 37-41 in Q3

Engstler's block keeps the deficit at four.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 151 min read
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What happened: With 8:52 left in the third quarter, Emily Engstler rejected a 26-foot step-back three-point attempt from Pauline Astier. The defensive stop came with the score sitting at 37-41.

Why it matters: A blocked three from deep range is a momentum play in a single-possession game, swinging expected points by roughly four when paired with the resulting transition opportunity. Engstler has been a recurring presence on the perimeter in this contest, building on her earlier 25-foot three off a Sutton feed that tightened the score in Q1.

What to watch: Watch whether Astier continues hunting volume from beyond the arc after the rejection, and whether Engstler's rim-and-perimeter activity sustains through the fourth.

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  • @ESPN 

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