What happened: The Dallas Wings closed the first half on a dominant 29-6 run to take a 47-31 lead over the New York Liberty. Jessica Shepard paced the surge, entering the break with 12 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Awak Kuier also chipped in a
Why it matters: Dallas entered the contest with a two-game winning streak and maintained strong momentum against a formidable opponent. The Liberty offense stalled significantly during the decisive stretch, relying heavily on Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones to generate scoring.
By the numbers: The Wings began the day 15-8 on the season, facing a 15-9 Liberty squad they previously defeated by 15 points in May. Shepard is threatening to record a triple-double, needing just two rebounds and three assists in the second half.
What to watch: New York will need a significant third-quarter adjustment to chip away at the 16-point deficit and slow the Dallas offense.