Shock clinch trip to 2006 WNBA Finals
Published on August 28, 2006 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Detroit Shock News Release
Auburn Hills, MI - The Detroit Shock clinched their second trip to the WNBA Finals in four years Sunday evening with a 79-55 win over the Connecticut Sun. Tickets to the first two Shock home games during the Finals went on sale immediately following the game. Fans can purchase tickets, which start as low as $13, by logging on to www.detroitshock.com, calling 248-377-0100, visiting The Palace Box Office or any TicketMaster outlet.
Sacramento earned its trip to the WNBA Finals with a two-games-to-none win over the Los Angeles Sparks in the Western Conference Finals. The Shock posted a better regular season record during the 2006 season and are the higher seed during the Finals, so they will host Game 1 and Game 2, and if necessary, Game 5. The Monarchs will host Game 3, and if necessary, Game 4. The complete game, practice and shootaround schedule for the 2006 WNBA Finals is listed below. Shootarounds are not mandatory.
2006 WNBA Finals Schedule
(all times Eastern)
Wednesday August 30 Sacramento at Detroit 7:30 p.m. ESPN2
Friday September 1 Sacramento at Detroit 7:30 p.m. ESPN2
Sunday September 3 Detroit at Sacramento 4:30 p.m. ESPN2
Wednesday September 6 Detroit at Sacramento * 9:00 p.m. ESPN2
Saturday September 9 Sacramento at Detroit ** 3:30 p.m. ESPN2
* If necessary ** If necessary, Home Game at Joe Louis Arena
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