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Sky Stun Aces with Buzzer-Beater Win
1 Aug
Summary
- Sydney Taylor's game-winning 3-pointer ended a seven-game skid.
- Taylor led the Sky with 29 points in the dramatic victory.
- A'ja Wilson's 36 points weren't enough for the defending champions.
The Chicago Sky ended their seven-game losing streak against the Las Vegas Aces with an exhilarating 84-83 victory on Saturday. Sydney Taylor emerged as the hero, hitting a buzzer-beating 3-pointer with under a second left on the clock to seal the win.
Taylor's decisive shot came from an inbound pass by Natasha Cloud, capping off her 29-point performance. This win also marked a significant milestone for first-year Chicago coach Tyler, securing his first victory against his previous team, the Aces.
A'ja Wilson led the Las Vegas Aces with a stellar 36 points and 12 rebounds, but her efforts were not enough to prevent the defeat. The Sky, previously 0-6 in overtime and close games, demonstrated resilience in the final minutes.
Chicago trailed by 10 points with just over seven minutes remaining, but a late surge, highlighted by Elizabeth Williams' basket with 2:25 left, gave them a 79-78 lead. The Aces, despite Wilson's scoring, struggled with their reserve points contributing only five.
The Sky are now preparing for their next game against Phoenix on Monday as part of their homestand. The Aces will continue their road trip with a game in Atlanta on Monday.
