Stokes' two-way burst pushes first-half margin to 28

The three and ensuing layup came 25 seconds apart.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

WHAT A RUN BY KIAH STOKES 🦾 She drains the corner triple, then rises up for the big time block that leads to a Gabby la Via @WNBA on X

What happened: With 1:14 left in the second quarter, Kiah Stokes made a 24-foot three to make it 53-27. A block then started the possession that ended in a driving layup with 49 seconds remaining.

Why it matters: The sequence capped an 11-0 run, turning a 42-27 advantage into a 55-27 cushion. It kept the second-place side in control against the 14th-place club.

By the numbers: At 55-27, the leaders had shot 58.8% overall and 61.5% from three while holding the opposition to 27.3% and 16.7%, respectively. Stokes had a game-high five rebounds.

What to watch: The next test is whether the 28-point cushion survives the second-half rotation.

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