What happened
Kamiah Smalls missed a 24-foot three-point jumper with 7:50 remaining in the third quarter, per an ESPN play-by-play update. The score sat at 39-43 at the time of the attempt. The miss extended a stretch of perimeter struggles for Smalls in this game.
Why it matters
The possession came with the trailing side within striking distance, and a converted three would have cut the deficit to a single point. Smalls had already misfired from beyond the arc earlier in the contest, making her shot selection and rhythm a swing factor in a tight game. Perimeter efficiency in close WNBA regular-season games can shift second-half scoring runs and late-game leverage.
What to watch
Watch whether Smalls keeps hunting from deep or pivots to drives after consecutive misses. The next scoring run in Q3 will determine whether this stays a one-possession game heading into the fourth.