What happened: A three-point play pushed Reese to 19 points before the break, and she added six rebounds and two blocks along the way. She reached the half on 8-of-10 shooting during a late postseason push.
Why it matters: The surge keeps Reese at the center of a stretch already carrying award buzz, including recent All-WNBA, All-Defense and MVP chatter. It also comes a day after Reese took a 500-rebound chase into Thursday's postseason push.
By the numbers: Reese was at 19 points, six rebounds and two blocks on 80% shooting by halftime. With six boards before the break, she was nine rebounds shy of a 15-rebound night tied to that 500-rebound milestone.
What to watch: The next question is whether Reese can carry the scoring pace into the second half while keeping the rebound chase alive. Another strong closing stretch would turn a hot half into a postseason marker.