What happened: Across that three-game stretch, she shot 55.2% from the field and 50.0% from 3-point range while adding 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. It follows her 10th 25-point, 10-assist game of the season, with Wire Report noting she leads the league at 8.5 assists per game.

Why it matters: That blend of efficient scoring and high-volume creation is the kind of offensive load that can swing a playoff series. A run like this also keeps her in the middle of the MVP push while raising the offense's floor in half-court possessions.

What to watch: The next test is whether that efficiency holds once playoff defenses can scheme for every touch. Another high-usage outing would extend one of the strongest late-season playmaking runs in the league.