What happened: Breanna Stewart converted a bucket off the roll to reach 34 points during the fourth quarter of Sunday's playoff opener. She tallied eight points in the final period to build on a 26-point performance through three quarters.
Why it matters: The late scoring surge anchored the offense for the same Breanna Stewart who passed Seimone Augustus earlier in the contest as the No. 8 seed sought to complete a road upset in Game 1. Her production remained the focal point of the attack down the stretch.
By the numbers: The stat line marks her third career 30-point, 10-rebound game in the postseason, passing Candace Parker for the second-most in playoff history.
What to watch: The series continues with Game 2 following the conclusion of Sunday's opener.