The Charlotte Sting had improved effort in their matinee game against the Shock, but they did not have an answer for Cheryl Ford as Detroit pulled away for a 86-74 win.

Ford continued to add offensive production to her already strong rebounding and led the Shock with 24 points and 14 rebounds. Her coach is impressed. "Cheryl Ford is becoming one of the best players, if not the best player, in the league right now," Bill Laimbeer said. "She's leading the league in rebounding and her scoring efficiency is high. She's a fun player to watch."

With four other players in double figures and a dominating rebounding advantage, the only real blemish in the game for the Shock was the 20 turnovers.

Although his team suffered their fifth straight loss, Muggsy thinks the effort put forth by his team is something to build on. "We've got to believe that once we continue to play like this, things will work in our favor," Bogues said. "As long as they keep believing, and pushing one another. We're not hanging our heads. We're going to keep fighting until we get this thing resolved."