What happened: Shepard scored 11 points in the opening period, equaling her best total for any quarter.
Why it matters: She entered August after recording a league-leading 19th double-double on July 29. That performance extended her double-double streak to eight, the longest in
By the numbers: On July 8, Shepard scored eight points in five first-quarter minutes.
What to watch: Her final line will show whether the fast start carried through four quarters.