San Antonio might need to have another team meeting. They shot 18 for 70 and lost to Detroit. Cheryl Ford, who didn't even play half the game, had another double-double. Amazing. Swin Cash also had another good night. Detroit's got so much talent inside that it's biggest problem is getting everyone enough time and touches.

Houston's woes continue. Tina Thompson had a big game, but it was like she was alone out there. (Swoopes: 11 minutes, 1 for 5, 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist. Wasn't she an MVP? What the hell is going on out there? Can someone hire her a sports psychologist?) Shannon Johnson had 21 points and 8 assists as Connecticut beat the Comets.

(UPDATE: Swoopes sprained her ankle and left in the first half. Call off the psychologist.)

Cleveland got most of its points from the bench as the Rockers beat Charlotte.

Turnovers hurt New York, and the Liberty lost to Indiana. Catchings rocks the house: 24 points, 6 boards, 4 assists, 4 steals.

LA played a very clean game (lots of assists, few turnovers) and Lisa Leslie had just a typical great night. The Sparks beat Sacramento handily. Penicheiro re-injured the shoulder that she had surgery on in the off-season. It was a devastating night for the Monarchs.

Sue Bird did end up playing most of the game against Phoenix. She's still not shooting well, but she had 10 assists. LJ was the dominant force for Seattle, her 27 and 14 gave the Storm another victory.