What happened: Kuier’s fifth rejection initiated the sequence that sent the ball to Shepard. The resulting score brought Jessica Shepard to 22 points.
Why it matters: Two individual milestones landed on the same possession, pairing a defensive stop with the scoring finish. Shepard had been at 16 after an earlier transition layup, then added six points to match her high.
By the numbers: Kuier’s previous 2026 game high was two blocks; five represented a three-block jump. Shepard had scored 22 in six earlier games.
What to watch: The final result will determine how the milestones affect the regular-season standings.