Leite scores 26 as Engstler sets career high with 25

The pair shot 20-for-27 and added six steals

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read

Carla Leite and Emily Engstler could not be stopped 🤯 Leite logged 26 PTS, 6 AST, 4 3PM, 3 REB & 2 STL while going Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Carla Leite went 9-for-13, made all four of her 3-pointers and added six assists, three rebounds and two steals. Emily Engstler shot 11-for-14 with six rebounds, four steals, four blocks and three 3-pointers.

Why it matters: Engstler paired her scoring milestone with eight combined steals and blocks. Leite complemented her perfect perimeter shooting with playmaking and defensive production.

By the numbers: Leite and Engstler combined for 51 points on 20-for-27 shooting, a 74.1% clip. They totaled seven 3-pointers, 12 rebounds, nine assists, six steals and four blocks.

What to watch: Watch whether both can sustain that shooting efficiency in their next game.

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@WNBA 2026-08-29T02:02:00.893282+00:00

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