What happened: Pregame festivities celebrated Jessica Shepard and Paige Bueckers at home for being named All-Star starters. The recognition took place ahead of a scheduled matchup against New York.
Why it matters: The honors underscore their pivotal roles in establishing a successful first half of the season. Bueckers, however, was ruled out of the contest due to soreness.
By the numbers: Dallas entered the game with a 17-8 record and a five-game winning streak. New York arrived with a 15-12 mark.
What to watch: The roster will attempt to navigate the matchup and extend its winning streak without its starting guard.