The Silver Stars lost yet another close one at home. Detroit missed their first seven shots, but Cheryl Ford controlled the paint, and Zolman-- despite her fine game overall-- missed a decisive final trey.

Ford finished with 22 and 19, her ninth double-double. Coach Laimbeer: "Cheryl was a monster for us. She completely dominated the game and did most of the damage."

Even worse news for the Stars: LaToya Thomas needs surgery after tearing her meniscus in L.A. It's her second surgery in as many years.