What happened: Arike Ogunbowale led all scorers with 30 points as Dallas and Golden State played a one-point game with 12 seconds left. The winner-take-all Game 3 was on ESPN2, with the last semifinal berth riding on the closing possession.

Why it matters: Ogunbowale forced this decider with 45 points in the previous matchup, so her late scoring again sat at the center of the finish. With the series down to one possession, the closing sequence would determine which side kept its postseason alive.

What to watch: The next trip will decide who claims the final semifinal berth. A basket, foul or turnover in the last 12 seconds is likely to settle the series.