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Sydney Taylor's last-second three lifts Sky over Aces 84-83

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Sydney Taylor's last-second three lifts Sky over Aces 84-83
Summary

On August 1, 2026, Sydney Taylor led the Chicago Sky to an 84-83 victory against the Las Vegas Aces with a three-pointer just before the final buzzer. The Sky struggled to secure wins throughout the season, but Taylor’s performance, totaling 29 points, secured the team's biggest victory to date. A’ja Wilson had given the Aces a brief lead with a layup just moments before. This thrilling finish underscores the competitive nature of this WNBA matchup and highlights the Sky’s effort to overcome their struggles in close games.

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By the Numbers
  • •Chicago Sky wins 84-83 against Las Vegas Aces on August 1, 2026.
  • •Sydney Taylor scores 29 points, leading her team to victory.
  • •A’ja Wilson scored a layup for Aces with 3.2 seconds left.
  • •Sky aims to build on this victory after struggling in close games.
Latest Updates
  • 11:38 PMESPN WNBA — Sky's Taylor lets it 'fly,' caps big game with late 3
  • 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Sydney Taylor's 29 points, last second 3-pointer give Sky an 84-83 win over Liberty
  • 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Sky rookie Sydney Taylor stuns Aces with game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer
  • 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sky shock Aces on last-second Sydney Taylor 3-pointer for 84-83 win
What they're saying
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Sydney Taylor hit a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining and finished with 29 points as the Chicago Sky beat the Las Vegas Aces 84-83 on Saturday. Taylor broke from the lane and curled around a screen at the top of the key to take an inbounds pass from Natasha Cloud for the catch-and-shoot winner that ended the Sky's seven-game losing streak against the defending champions. It also gave first-year Chicago coach Tyler his first win against his former team.

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Sydney Taylor delivered the biggest shot of her young WNBA career, lifting the Chicago Sky to a dramatic 84-83 win over the Las Vegas Aces. The Chicago Sky needed something special to finish off one of the WNBA’s best teams. Taylor gave them exactly that.

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Sydney Taylor became the first rookie in franchise history to hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final five seconds of the fourth quarter or overtime Saturday to beat the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 84-83.

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