Utah opened the game with a 14-6 spurt and led by four at the break. Razija Mujanovic, Carla Porter and Brondello keyed a 16-2 start to the second half for Detroit, and the Shock extended their lead to as many as 14. Detroit hit eight consecutive free throws down the stretch to help seal the victory. Margo Dydek posted a 15-point, 11-rebound double to lead Utah and added a league-record eight blocked shots on the night.