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The second quarter saw Watkins continuing to exert her dominance. Her reputation precedes her, which means that she often faced constant pressure from defenders who were aware of her scoring capacity. Nonetheless, this only seemed to fuel her performance. A notable moment was when she took on a defender one-on-one, converting an impressive shot despite facing a double team.

Her mix of strength and finesse was evident when she made one of her signature drives to the basket, converting a challenging shot off the backboard to capitalize on an opponent's turnover. The ensuing foul only added to her tally as she completed the "and-one" play, pushing her first-half score to an incredible 20 points. It’s moments like these that solidify her status as a force to be reckoned with on the court.