Minnesota isn't happy about the way they lost. With less than a minute left, Katie Smith was called for a phantom lane violation, which gave Mwadi Mabika the chance for two more free throws. Oh well... Was a good effort nonetheless. Minnesota has shown that it can play with the league's top teams.

In the other game last night, Phoenix got its first win against San Antonio. Stacey Thomas did a great job containing Marie Ferdinand. It was a sloppy game -- neither team scored in the last 1:43. The Stars had chances to win, but couldn't get anything to fall.

The San Antonio Current has this extended discussion of the Stars, the WBNA and its history, and Jen Azzi.