Sydney Taylor hits second game-winner in 20 days

Golden State erased a 21-point lead before the shot

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

Sydney Taylor made rookie history in the clutch 🎯 On Aug. 1, she knocked down the game-winning three with 0.9 seconds l Via @WNBA on X

What happened: On Aug. 1, Sydney Taylor hit a three with 0.9 seconds left to beat Las Vegas 84-83. Twenty days later, she struck with 0.6 seconds remaining to finish a 73-70 win over Golden State.

Why it matters: The second shot made Taylor the first rookie in WNBA history with multiple game-winners in the final five seconds. The milestone strengthens her case for All-Rookie recognition.

By the numbers: Taylor scored 43 points across the two wins: 29 against Las Vegas and 14 against Golden State. The winning threes came with a combined 1.5 seconds left on the clock.

What to watch: Taylor's late-game role bears watching as the regular season enters its closing stretch.

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@WNBA 2026-08-23T20:59:26.091968+00:00

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