Yolanda Griffith posted a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double and Detroit committed 24 turnovers that Sacramento turned into 28 points to drop the Shock one game below the .500 mark on the year. Neither team led by more than four points throughout the first period, and after 20 minutes of play the teams were tied at 34.

After trading baskets to open the second half, Sacramento scored 22 of the next 26 points to effectively end the game. Cindy Brown led Detroit with 18 points and Val Whiting grabbed a Shock-high 10 boards.