What happened
Nyadiew Puoch knocked down a 22-foot three-point jumper with 1:27 left in the opening quarter, finished off an assist from Kamiah Smalls. The make moved the score to 19-12.
Why it matters
Early three-point production is a swing factor in WNBA possessions, and a seven-point cushion late in the first quarter forces the trailing side to adjust its defensive scheme. Connection between Smalls and Puoch as a setup pair is worth tracking for rotation usage and second-unit chemistry going forward.
What to watch
Watch whether Puoch stays on the floor into the second quarter and whether Smalls continues to operate as the primary distributor when the bench unit checks in.