Hayes, Clark bring matching 21-point games into decisive Game 3

Winner claims the last semifinal berth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 9h1 min read

Veteran impact has been HUGE in this series 💪 Tiffany Hayes dropped 21 PTS off the bench in Game 1, while Alysha Clar Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Tiffany Hayes scored 21 points off the bench in Game 1, then Alysha Clark answered with 21 points in Game 2. Their scoring tradeoff sent the series to a win-or-go-home Game 3 scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

Why it matters: The last semifinal spot is on the line, and veteran secondary scoring has become a central swing factor in the matchup. Clark's 21-point Game 2 answer kept the series alive and set up another test for Hayes to tilt the bench battle.

By the numbers: Hayes and Clark have combined for 42 points in the first two games of the series. Clark scored her 21 in Game 2 on 6-of-7 shooting and went 3-for-3 from deep, while Hayes delivered her 21 in Game 1 as a reserve.

What to watch: Game 3 tips at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Watch whether either veteran can create another scoring edge with the season on the line.

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