Sacramento had some trouble beating the Silver Stars; the Monarchs led by three at the half and won by seven, thanks to a massive rebounding advantage.

The Monarchs clinched their first-ever Western Conference title... but DeMya Walker sprained her knee. (No word yet on whether it's the same knee she hurt before, nor on when she'll be back.) UPDATE: Walker sprained the same knee she injured earlier this season: she'll be out two to four weeks, meaning that we could see her again in the playoffs, and that it's not something much worse beginning with A.

Chelsea Newton and Sac coach Whisenant discuss (what else?) defense. Coach Whiz calls Newton "a defensive point guard but an offensive [shooting guard]. This allows Ticha to guard the opponent's shooting guard - which is usually their best shooter. And like Ticha, Chelsea is a great defender, too. Chelsea can still shoot when she needs to. That's another reason we like her."