What happened: Dallas centers its Most Improved and All-WNBA case on Jessica Shepard. Shepard highlights are now live on the team's YouTube channel.
Why it matters: The push extends a Most Improved campaign Dallas has pressed since mid-September into the postseason awards window. A 13-point, 11-rebound, 12-assist triple-double in a home win gives a single-game snapshot of expanded playmaking.
By the numbers: Shepard triple-double in home win: 13 PTS, 11 REB, 12 AST.
What to watch: Watch for official WNBA awards ballots and All-WNBA announcements as the postseason advances.