Detroit Shock Weekly Update
August 15, 2005 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Detroit Shock News Release
SMITH"S START HELP SHOCK BEAT STING
Katie Smith had 21 points in her first start since joining the Shock, Deanna Nolan added 17, helping Detroit hold off a late rally and beat the Charlotte Sting, 71-54, Tuesday night at the Palace. Sting forward Tangela Smith put in a good effort with 25 points. The Shock won its fourth straight home game and moved within one game of New York for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
SHOCK BEAT LYNX IN OVERTIME
The 72-66 overtime defeat of Minnesota on Thursday night at the Palace was another step in the playoff's direction. Smith had a team high 13 points as she faced her former team for the first time since the Lynx traded her to the Shock for Chandi Jones and Stacey Thomas on July 30. Nolan had 4 points in overtime and finished with 12 for the Shock, Kara Braxton scored 10 off the bench.
RUTH SINKS THE VICTORY IN SAN ANTONIO
Ruth Riley's lay-up with one second to play was the difference Saturday as the Shock extended their winning streak to four with a 60-59 victory in San Antonio. Riley had the hot hand for Detroit, connecting on 8 of 12 from the field scoring 20 points. The fourth-straight win tied Detroit for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with the Washington Mystics. The Shock meet the Mystics at home this Sunday, both teams have a lot to prove.
SHOCK ALL-STARS FORD AND SMITH BRING FITNESS INTO FOCUS
A staff slam dunk contest, singing children and two WNBA All-stars headlined the August 10th Be Fit, Be Smart, Be Yourself event held at the Focus: HOPE Center for Children in Detroit. The children went crazy while they waited for newly acquired Shock superstar Katie Smith and Cheryl Ford during a slam dunk contest on Focus: HOPE'S 8 foot basketball hoop. As each child left, they were handed a goodie bag and stopped by an autograph table where Cheryl Ford and Katie Smith were happy to sign everything kids brought their way.
DETROIT SHOCK ON THE MAP WITH DORA THE EXPLORER
On Sunday, August 21 when the Detroit Shock welcome the Washington Mystics to The Palace, the Shock will also host a very special guest: Nick Jr. character Dora the Explorer. The game tips off at 5:00p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. Shockfest will begin at 3:00 p.m. in The Palace parking lot. Dora will be available for pictures before, during and after the game, and the first 2,500 children (14 and under) through the door will receive a Shock blue drawstring backpack, courtesy of Accident Fund.
LAST WEEK IN REVIEW:
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION/TIME FINAL SCORE LEADING SCORER
Tuesday, August 9 Charlotte Sting The Palace, 7:30 p.m. W 71-64 Smith, 21
Thursday, August 11 Minnesota Lynx The Palace, 7:30 p.m. W 72-66 Smith, 13
Sunday, August 13 San Antonio Silver Stars SBC Center, 8 p.m. W 60-59 Riley, 20
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