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Nolan, Ford help Shock remain undefeated

Jun 16, 2007 - 3:19 AM AUBURN HILLS, Michigan (Ticker) -- Deanna Nolan scored 18 points and Cheryl Ford added 14 and 16 rebounds as the Detroit Shock remained unbeaten with a 75-72 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Friday.

Kara Braxton had 14 and seven boards and Swin Cash chipped in with 11 and 11 for the Shock (7-0), who shot 36 percent (26-of-71) from the field and overcame 21 turnovers.

Connecticut used an impressive 9-1 surge to grab a 67-61 advantage with 2:53 remaining in the fourth quarter. However, Detroit responded with a 7-1 run capped by Plenette Pierson's three-point play to regain the lead at 71-68 with 52 seconds left.

After trading baskets, Lindsay Whalen scored on a driving layup to help the Sun close within one point. But Detroit's Katie Smith sank a pair of free throws to provide a 75-72 edge.

Connecticut (4-5) had one last chance to send the game to overtime, but Katie Douglas misfired on a 3-pointer as time expired.

Nykesha Sales scored 18 points and Whalen added 16 for the Sun, who shot 40 percent (27-of-67) and committed 19 turnovers.