Sydney Taylor turned the closing moments of Friday's WNBA game into another showcase of late-shot precision, hitting two crucial 3-pointers to secure a 73-70 victory. She first connected from deep to tie the game, then made the winning three to complete a decisive finish.
What happened
Taylor scored 14 points and made four 3-pointers, with her final two shots from beyond the arc determining the outcome. The first erased the late deficit and pulled the game level, setting the stage for another pressure possession.
She answered that moment by connecting again from long range for the winning points. The sequence supplied six of Taylor's 14 points and transformed a tight finish into a 73-70 result.
Why it matters
The victory adds another high-leverage result during the regular-season stretch run. Close games place added weight on execution, and Taylor delivered twice from the perimeter when the outcome was still unsettled.
It was also her second game-winner in August. Taylor previously supplied the winner in an 84-83 game earlier this month, giving her another decisive late contribution in a narrow victory.
That repeat production strengthens the significance of Friday's finish. One late winner can define a single night, but two in the same month establish a developing pattern as the regular season moves through an important phase.
By the numbers
Taylor finished with 14 points, just below the 14.5 points per game she was averaging when she entered Friday. Her impact was concentrated behind the 3-point line, where four makes accounted for 12 of those 14 points.
The final two triples were the most consequential. Together, they produced the tying basket and the winner, allowing Taylor to turn her perimeter scoring into the defining element of the game.
What to watch next
Taylor's late-shot role will remain a focus in the next game. After delivering two August winners, she has provided recent evidence that she can be trusted with possessions carrying the highest pressure.
The next test will show whether that responsibility continues and whether opponents adjust to her late-game threat from beyond the arc. Friday's finish ensured that Taylor's positioning and involvement in another close ending will draw heightened attention.