From Brian Martin at the .com: Rookies Shine on Opening Night.

So much for first-game jitters. Taking a cue from last year’s Rookie of the Year and MVP Candace Parker – who had the best debut in the history of the league with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists – four of this year’s rookies turned in outstanding performances on opening day.

And while none of them matched Parker’s brilliant performance, each of these four players were key contributors throughout the game and in crunch time as their respective teams each opened the 2009 campaign with a victory.