Detroit still can't win at home. The Shock lost to the Merc last night, and their record at the Palace fell to 6-9. They are the only team other than San Antonio with a losing home record.

"Twenty turnovers," coach Bill Laimbeer said. "Can't make perimeter shots. Giving up offensive rebounds at key times. We're not making plays to win the basketball games, and we're digging ourselves too much of a hole."

Unlike some other Olympians around the league, Taurasi said she wasn't too tired. "I'm kind of wired right now."