Sydney Taylor leads Chicago Sky to upset win over Las Vegas Aces
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Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Sydney Taylor scored 29 points, including a last-second three-pointer, helping the Chicago Sky defeat the Las Vegas Aces 84-83 on August 1, 2026. The Sky entered the fourth quarter trailing by 10 points before launching a comeback, capped by Taylor's decisive shot with 0.9 seconds remaining. This victory improves Chicago's record to 11-18, putting them in a competition for playoff positioning as they are now tied with the Phoenix Mercury and Portland Fire. Taylor, an undrafted rookie, continues to impress, averaging 14 points per game and being a key contributor to the Sky's efforts as they try to return to health with several players recovering from injuries.
- •Taylor's game-winning shot came with 0.9 seconds left.
- •Chicago trails New York Liberty by five games for the final playoff spot.
- •The Sky tied with Phoenix Mercury and Portland Fire at 11-18.
- •Taylor's five games with 25+ points makes WNBA history for undrafted rookies.
- •The Sky look to return key players from injury soon.
- 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — An undrafted WNBA rookie is a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Sky Undrafted Rookie Just Put WNBA on High Alert
"With all the attention on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, there is a rising star with the Chicago Sky making a name for herself in the WNBA.Before joining the Sky as an undrafted free agent this year, guard Sydney Taylor had been playing overseas for the Kibirkstis Vilnius and MB Zagłębie Sosnowiec. Taylor signed a […] The post Chicago Sky Undrafted Rookie Just Put WNBA on High Alert appeared first on HEAVY.
"A star has been born in Chicago, and it’s an undrafted rookie who was just a few years ago getting DNPs at UMass Amherst. That star? It’s Sydney Taylor, the 25-year-old Chicago Sky guard who is amid a ridiculous offensive explosion that reached its pinnacle on Saturday afternoon. Taylor is averaging 14.7 points and 1.6 […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 1:14 PMAn undrafted WNBA rookie is a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate
A star has been born in Chicago, and it’s an undrafted rookie who was just a few years ago getting DNPs at UMass Amherst. That star? It’s Sydney Taylor, the 25-year-old Chicago Sky guard who is amid a ridiculous offensive explosion that reached its pinnacle on Saturday afternoon. Taylor is averaging 14.7 points and 1.6 […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:10 PMChicago Sky Undrafted Rookie Just Put WNBA on High Alert
With all the attention on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, there is a rising star with the Chicago Sky making a name for herself in the WNBA.Before joining the Sky as an undrafted free agent this year, guard Sydney Taylor had been playing overseas for the Kibirkstis Vilnius and MB Zagłębie Sosnowiec. Taylor signed a […] The post Chicago Sky Undrafted Rookie Just Put WNBA on High Alert appeared first on HEAVY.
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