Detroit Shock's Alexix Hornbuckle, Shavonte Zellous, and Deanna Nolan warm up before the start of the game.

Detroit Shock trainer Laura Ramus talks with Katie Smith (out with sore back) and Plenette Pierson (shoulder injury).

Detroit Shock players Shavonte Zellous and Taj McWilliams fight for control under the basket against Chicago Sky's Doninique Canty (#3).

Detroit Shock's Deanna Nolan drives to the basket.

Detroit's Kara Braxton rebounds against Chicago's Katie Mattera (44) and Tamera Young #1).

Detroit Shock team mascot “Zap” entertains fans during a time out.

Detroit Shock head coach Rick Mahorn has a few words with Alexis Hornbuckle.

Chicago Sky's Sylvia Fowles and the Shock's Taj McWilliams fight for the rebound.

Detroit Shock rookie Shavonte Zellous prepares to drive to the basket.

Young Detroit Shock fans show their support.

Chicago Sky's Candice Dupree fends off the Shock's Taj McWilliams and Nicki Teasley.

Detroit Shock's Deanna Nolan ties up Chicago Sky's Jia Perkins.

Detroit Shock's Cheryl Ford guards Chicago Sky's Shyra Ely.

Chicago Sky's Shyra Ely shoots as Detroit Shock's Cheryl Ford attempts to block.

Chicago Sky's Candice Dupree shoots-- Detroit's Deanna Nolan and Taj McWilliams guard against her.

Detroit Shock's Cheryl Ford shoots for two-- Chicago Sky's Sylvia Fowles, Candice Dupree and Jia Perkins defend.

Chicago Sky's Sylvia Fowles is guarded by Detroit Shock's Cheryl Ford.

Detroit Shock's Taj McWilliams and Shvonte Zellous work to block Chicago Sky's Candice Dupree.

Detroit Shock's Taj McWilliams Cheryl Ford and Kara Braxton try to prevent Chicago Sky's Katie Mattera shot.

Chicago Sky's Tamera Young drives past Detroit Shock's Cheryl Ford.

Detroit Shock's head coach Rick Mahorn, and Shock Assisant Coach Earl Cureton talk with Shavonte Zellous.

Detroit Shock's Cheryl Ford, Taj McWilliams and Kara Braxton talk during a time out.

Chicago Sky's Candice Dupree drives pas Detroit's Cheryl Ford. Also pictured are the Sky's Jia Perkins and Detroit's Deanna Nolan.

Detroit Shock's Deanna Nolan defends against the Sky's Candice Dupree.

Chicago Sky's head coach, Steve Key, expresses his displeasure with a call late in the game.

Chicago Sky's Dominique Canty gets ready to shoot as Detroit Shock's Deanna Nolan guards against her.

Chicago Sky's Erin Thorn drives past Detroit Shock's Alexis Hornbuckle.

Detroit Shock trainer Laura Ramus attends to injured Deanna Nolan as coaches Rick Mahorn, Cheryl Reeve and Earl Cureton look on.

Chicago Sky coach Steve Key and players discuss late game strategy.

Detroit Shock's Shavonte Zellous struggles to get posession of the ball.