Sydney Taylor's late 3-pointer secures Sky win over Valkyries, 73-70
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Sydney Taylor hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds remaining, leading the Chicago Sky to a 73-70 victory against the Golden State Valkyries on August 21. The Sky, who had a 21-point lead at one point, improved their record to 15-22, remaining in the hunt for a playoff spot. Natasha Cloud led Chicago with 17 points, while the Valkyries, now 25-11, were propelled by Laeticia Amihere's career-high 16 points. The game was also notable for its interruption due to sex toys being thrown onto the court. Both teams have upcoming match-ups, with the Valkyries set to face Minnesota and the Sky hosting Indiana.
- •Sydney Taylor scores the game-winning 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left.
- •Chicago Sky led by 21 points earlier in the game.
- •Natasha Cloud scored 17 points to lead the Sky.
- •Laeticia Amihere had a career-high 16 points for the Valkyries.
- •Next, the Sky host Indiana while the Valkyries visit Minnesota.
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Sydney Taylor hits 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left as the Sky beat Valkyries 73-70
"Sydney Taylor hit a pull-up 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left and the Chicago Sky beat the Golden State Valkyries 73-70 on Friday night after squandering a 21-point lead. Chicago (15-22) has seven games left in the regular season and is six games behind Dallas for the eighth and final playoff spot. The second-place Valkyries (25-11) are a game ahead of Las Vegas and 1 1/2 games in front of Indiana.
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