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	Deanna Nolan's trey gives Detroit the lead for good: 56k \| 300k Shock get trophy MVP presentation Game 3 wrap More highlights




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Detroit Ring City!

The Shock reclaimed the lead on Deanna Nolan's trey with 53 seconds left, and Detroit was perfect from the line the rest of the way to claim the WNBA title with an 83-78 win over the two-time defending champion Sparks on Tuesday. Ruth Riley was named MVP of a thrilling three-game WNBA Finals.

Game 3 sets WNBA attendance record

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Served by Their Youth
With their starting five no more than 28 years old, the energetic Shock may be primed for a long stay atop the WNBA.

Riley Sparks Shock to Win
Finals MVP Ruth Riley came through from 15-foot range when the Shock needed her most.

WNBA Finals Game 3 notebook

Sparks 75, Shock 63

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Shock 62, Sparks 61

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Shock 83, Sparks 78

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Game 3 Sets WNBA Record Game 3 of the 2003 Finals drew a sellout crowd of 22,076, setting a new WNBA attendance record. Amazing Finals Buzzer-Beaters Teresa Weatherspoon and Nikki Teasley have hit two of the most memorable WNBA Finals shots. WNBA Finals History From Cooper's Comets to Leslie's Sparks, relive your favorite moments from past WNBA Finals.		Player Mailboxes Get the inside scoop on the Finals from the players themselves. Q&A: Shock \| Sparks \| coaches Cooper's Finals Memories A four-time WNBA Finals MVP, Cynthia Cooper looks back on her favorite postseason moments. Val Ackerman Chat WNBA President Val Ackerman chatted with fans on WNBA.com. Finals broadcast in 183 countries


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