Game 4 was another thriller.

Like Game 3, Detroit led most of the way, but not by much. Like Game 3, Phoenix pulled close late in the game. Unlike Game 3, the Merc came up with the big baskets at the end to get the win.

Cappie was the hero. The last minute looked like a game of playground one-on-one between Pondexter and Nolan. Cappie scored to take a one point lead. Nolan took it back on the other end. And then with 20 seconds left, Cappie beat Deanna with a crossover left, drove, and scored.

“I’m a winner,” she said. “I love to win.”

Detroit called time and tried to set a play for Nolan, but it never materialized. The ball ended up in Pee Wee's hands, and she airballed the last shot.

Pondexter and Taurasi combined for 46 of the Merc's 77 points. Tangela Smith was terrible (again). Penny was too — did the Game 3 incident and Pierson's incredible play last night get in her head? Taylor described her own performance after the game: “The worst game of your life. As horrible a performance as you could imagine."

Thanks to Dee and Cappie, the Merc won anyway. The series heads back to the Motor City for the decisive Game 5 on Sunday. The Shock will likely be without Cheryl Ford, who aggravated her left knee injury in the fourth quarter. If anything, that will only amplify the importance of the Taylor-Pierson match-up.