What happened: Chelsea Gray summed up the opener with the line, "Get out the way, give her the basketball." A'ja Wilson delivered 38 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks in Game 1.
Why it matters: The opener sets the tone for Las Vegas chasing a fourth championship in five years. Wilson enters the series off a third straight AP Player of the Year honor, raising the cost of single coverage on Chelsea Gray.
By the numbers: Wilson Game 1: 38 PTS, 16 REB, 4 BLK.
What to watch: Watch whether Game 2 brings earlier doubles and how Las Vegas counters to keep Wilson touches clean.