What happened: Phoenix holds a 24-19 lead over Dallas in an in-progress game. Paige Bueckers has a game-high 11 points with 2 rebounds and 1 assist, while Alyssa Thomas has 8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
Why it matters: Dallas is playing through a postseason stretch, so the early rotation and workload balance remain part of the bigger picture. Phoenix’s five-point edge has come with support from Natasha Mack, who has 6 points.
By the numbers: Bueckers leads all scorers with 11 points. Thomas has 8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, and Mack has 6 points.
What to watch: Watch whether Dallas trims the 24-19 gap and whether Bueckers can keep the scoring lead as the game moves on.