Two games on the Thursday slate, and both delivered in completely different ways. Dallas beat Las Vegas behind the most statistically dominant center performance of the WNBA season so far, as Jessica Shepard put up a 22-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist triple-double that will be discussed for years. In San Francisco, Golden State held off a furious Indiana rally in a game that came down to the final second, with Aliyah Boston's last-gasp attempt drifting just left of the rim. Here's how it all went down.

Las Vegas Aces 87, Dallas Wings 95

Las Vegas came out with energy, leading 26-21 after one quarter and 53-45 at halftime. Then Dallas remembered who Jessica Shepard is. The Wings outscored the Aces 27-19 in the third quarter and 23-15 in the fourth, grinding Las Vegas down with a combination of second-chance points, interior dominance, and perimeter efficiency. The final was 95-87, and the star of the game did something almost no player in WNBA history has ever done.

Shepard finished with 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists. That is a 20-rebound, 10-assist performance. She also went a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line, converted 66.7 percent of her second-chance opportunities for eight second-chance points, and posted an efficiency score of 47, the highest of the night by a massive margin. Her 5.0 assist-to-turnover ratio (10 assists, two turnovers) reflected how surgically she ran the offense. The 20 rebounds alone would have been a remarkable game. The 10 assists would have been a remarkable game. Together they make one of the most complete center performances the WNBA has ever seen. Azzi Fudd was sensational alongside her, going 9-of-15 from the field (3-of-5 from three) for 22 points with 69.3 percent true shooting, converting every second-chance opportunity she touched for five second-chance points. Paige Bueckers added 20 points on 8-of-18 shooting with six assists and two blocks. When those three are all at that level at the same time, the Wings are simply unstoppable.

Las Vegas had no answer for what Dallas was doing inside. A'ja Wilson put up 21 points on 10-of-24 shooting and drew eight fouls, but shot just 43 percent from the field and went without a free throw attempt, a reflection of how thoroughly Dallas neutralized her at the line. Jackie Young went 7-of-20 for 15 points and was a minus-15 on the night. NaLyssa Smith shot 4-of-5 from the field and grabbed 12 rebounds but shot just 25 percent from the free throw line (1-of-4) and finished at minus-11. Chelsea Gray had eight assists but shot 2-of-10 from the field. Las Vegas's 58.3 percent free throw shooting (7-of-12) and 4.2 assist-to-turnover ratio told two completely different stories: they moved the ball beautifully, then gave it back by missing free throws at the worst times.

DAL 95 · LVA 87

Indiana Fever 88, Golden State Valkyries 90

This one was competitive throughout and had an exciting finish to top it off. Golden State led 21-14 after one quarter, then Indiana came roaring back with a dominant 30-23 second quarter to tie it at the half, 44-44. The Fever pushed slightly ahead in the third (23-21) where Golden State trailed by just two. Then the Valkyries countered with a 25-21 fourth quarter to seal the win. Indiana had the ball with a chance at the death, and Aliyah Boston's two-point attempt with less than a second on the clock came off just left of the rim. Final: Golden State 90, Indiana 88.

Veronica Burton was the best player on either team. She finished with 25 points on 7-of-13 shooting, a solid 10-of-12 from the free throw line, six rebounds, three assists, one steal, and five blocks. Her 68.4 percent true shooting and efficiency score of 36 were both the best of the game, and her five blocks headlined a Golden State team that swatted 11 shots total on the night, a stunning defensive performance that defined how they protected the rim when Indiana attacked. Gabby Williams matched the tone with 19 points on 6-of-14 shooting, six rebounds, six assists, three steals, and a 6:1 assist-to-turnover ratio; one of the most complete two-way performances of the night. Janelle Salaun added 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting (3-of-5 from three) with seven rebounds for another balanced Valkyries contributor. Golden State's 11 total blocks were a franchise statement.

Indiana had five players in double figures and still lost. Raven Johnson was the Fever's most efficient performer, shooting 7-of-10 from the field (2-of-3 from three) for 16 points on 80 percent true shooting. Caitlin Clark contributed 16 points, six assists, and three steals, but shot just 3-of-12 from the field and turned the ball over five times while being blocked three times by Golden State's interior wall. Kelsey Mitchell went for 14 points on 5-of-13 shooting. Aliyah Boston had 13 points and four assists but shot just 4-of-11 from the field and had her potential game-tying attempt slide just left of the rim at the buzzer. Sophie Cunningham added 11 points off the bench, going 2-of-3 in transition for five fast-break points. The Fever got the contributions they needed from their depth. They could not get past the blocks and overall defensive effort from Golden State.

GSV 90 · IND 88

Two games, two completely different emotional registers. Dallas delivered a dominant, wire-to-wire statement in the second half built on Shepard's historic performance. The Wings looked like a team that has fully rediscovered their identity after a rough early stretch. Golden State earned a narrow but meaningful win that required their full defensive arsenal, and Burton's five-block, 25-point night will be remembered as one of the performances of the week. Indiana will be haunted by that final buzzer. They had enough to win. The final centimeters of Boston's attempt had other ideas.

Star of the Night: Jessica Shepard, Dallas Wings

22 points | 8-of-13 FG | 6-of-6 FT | 20 rebounds | 10 assists | 2 turnovers | 5.0 AST/TO ratio | Efficiency score 47 | Triple-Double

There is no conversation here. A 22-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist game from the center position is one of the rarest statistical accomplishments in professional basketball, let alone in WNBA history. The fact that she did it while shooting 61.5 percent from the field, going a perfect 6-of-6 from the line, and converting eight second-chance points makes it even more remarkable. Shepard has now had two triple-double performances in a single week, but this one belongs in a different category entirely.

Dud of the Night: Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas Aces

8 points | 2-of-10 FG | 8 assists | 1 turnover | minus-2

Gray's playmaking was excellent (8-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio is nearly flawless) and this selection comes with that acknowledgment. But 2-of-10 shooting from a guard who needs to generate offense against a Dallas team that ultimately pulled away by eight is a significant shortfall. The Aces needed scoring from their backcourt, and Gray's 20 percent shooting from the field made it impossible to generate the offensive rhythm Las Vegas needed to close out a game they led by eight at halftime.