What happened: Breanna Stewart tallied 26 points and recorded a key defensive block through three quarters as the No. 8 seed New York Liberty built an advantage over the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx. The performance paced New York's attack heading into the final frame of the playoff opener.
Why it matters: A road victory by New York would mark a significant upset to open the postseason against the WNBA's top overall seed. Stewart's two-way production is critical for the Liberty's chances of stealing home-court advantage in the series.
By the numbers: Stewart entered the final period having also secured at least four rebounds and a block earlier in the contest.
What to watch: The Liberty look to close out Minnesota in the fourth quarter to take a 1-0 series lead.