What happened: Bueckers accounted for eight of Dallas' first 11 points in the opening three minutes. She closed the quarter 7-for-8 with four 3-pointers, two rebounds and two assists.
Why it matters: Dallas entered Sunday off a 91-85 win over Indiana, making the Seattle matchup the second game of its home stretch.
By the numbers: Opening three minutes: 8 of Dallas' 11 points. First quarter: 18 points, four 3-pointers, two rebounds, two assists and 7-for-8 shooting.
What to watch: Seattle's response and Bueckers' final scoring line will shape the game.