What happened: Young had 33 points and three assists as play moved toward the end of the third quarter. She was one point short of matching her
Why it matters: A scoring run that large can reshape a postseason game before the closing stretch even begins. It came days after Young added a World Cup title, extending a strong September into the WNBA postseason.
By the numbers: Young was at 97% of her Her 33 points and three assists accounted for at least 39 points created before the final period.
What to watch: The next marker is whether Young ties or breaks 34 in the fourth quarter. Her workload down the stretch will decide whether this turns into one of the top postseason scoring nights of her season.