Houston enjoyed the brief return of Sheryl Swoopes to the line-up and a dominating performance by Tina Thompson as they pulled away for a 73-66 win over Sacramento. It was win number 200 for Van Chancellor.

Swoopes scored 11 points in her first game since June 4, before injuring her ankle in the third quarter. After the Monarchs went on a 13-4 run in the fourth quarter to take a 61-59 lead, Michelle Snow forced overtime with a lay up, but missed the free throw that would have won the game. In the overtime, Thompson took over scoring eight of her game high 26 points as the Comets went on a 12-1 run.

The Comets won most of the statistical categories, but needed the overtime after the Monarchs turned up the defensive pressure in the second half and limited Houston to 25 points. Offensively, John Whisenant said his team is struggling.