What happened: Cecilia Zandalasini has 22 points live, the game-high total. Tiffany Hayes has 21 points with 4 assists live.
Why it matters: Opening postseason games shape rotation decisions for the rest of the series. Live production from multiple scorers stresses opposing defensive matchups.
By the numbers: Cecilia Zandalasini: 22 PTS, 0 REB, 1 AST; Tiffany Hayes: 21 PTS, 1 REB, 4 AST.
What to watch: Monitor how Dallas adjusts its defensive matchups the rest of the way.