Dwyane Wade is known for pulling clutch moves when the team needs him to. In a recent matchup between the Washington Mystics and the NY Liberty, fans witnessed a similar nail-biter in the arena. This Mystic guard Breanna Stewart pulled off a clutch move, changing the tide of the match last second.
This match was about going all out for your team, which captivated the audience. It was not just about the point chase that attracted the fans. But the last moments of the match were nothing short of a miracle.
Sykes’ Buzzer-Beating Brilliance
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With the game tied at 0.2 seconds, the Barclays Center was completely shocked to see what happened next. The Liberty had the last possession, and as the seconds ticked away, Brittney Sykes received a pass from her teammate. With an astonishing leap, she released the ball just in the nick of time. The arena held its breath as the ball sailed through the air. Attempting an ally-oop at a moment when the stakes were so high was unbelievable!
The buzzer sounded, increasing the suspense, and the ball dropped through the hoop. After the referees reviewed the play, and to the joy of the Mystics and their fans, the shot was confirmed as a game-winner. The Mystics celebrated their exhilarating victory. The entire game was exhilarating, to the point where even the last moments of the match turned out to be a nail-biter.
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Breanna Stewart Delivers Game-Tying Heroics
The NY Liberty were down by 12 points in the game, but slowly and gradually the team banked points to find themselves at 86-88. Sabrina Ionescu did a great job of keeping the ball alive for her team, which led to this successful chase. With just 30 seconds left on the clock, the Mystics were leading by 2 points. This is when we get to see a very fast-paced game on the court where Breanna Stewart, a player known for her clutch performances, comes to the rescue.
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She received a perfect pass and sunk the ball, tying the game at 88. With just 20 seconds left on the clock, the Mystics tried to attack one last time to clench the victory. But Breanna Stewart was not done yet. She defended the ball at 00.2 seconds on the clock, sending it outbound, almost securing the win for the NY Liberty. But what happened next shocked everybody in the stadium. Little did the Liberty know that the last 00.2 seconds would change the tide of the match they fought so hard to tie! And credit to Breanna Stewart and Brittney Sykes.
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