What happened: The New York standout tallied 26 points through three quarters before finalizing her stat line against the Minnesota Lynx. She registered key defensive stops to keep the postseason matchup competitive.
Why it matters: The scoring volume anchored the offense, echoing past efforts such as when Breanna Stewart sparked the Liberty against Toronto. The performance pushed her past Seimone Augustus for seventh place on the WNBA all-time field goals list.
By the numbers: Stewart augmented her primary totals with four 3-pointers, two steals, and two blocks.
What to watch: New York will look to capitalize on this frontcourt production as the series continues.