Alanna Smith Injured in First Quarter

Dallas Wings forward Alanna Smith is being monitored for an injury after exiting Saturday's matchup against the Chicago Sky. Smith suffered the injury in the first quarter of the game and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The incident involved a head-to-head collision with Chicago's Gabriela Jaquez as Jaquez drove to the basket. Smith was initially shaken but briefly returned to play before being called for a foul. She then headed to the bench, ultimately not returning to the court. This latest injury comes after Smith had already been wearing a protective face mask throughout the early WNBA season. She sustained a nasal fracture during the Dallas Wings' preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces on May 3, necessitating the protective gear.