Game 5, 2006 WNBA Finals
September 9, 2006 · The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Game 5, 2006 WNBA Finals: Detroit Shock 80–75 Sacramento Monarchs, at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan on September 9, 2006.
Detroit clinched its second title in three seasons; Deanna Nolan was named Finals MVP.
Box score
| Detroit Shock starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Deanna Nolan | 24 | 4 | 4 |
| Katie Smith | 17 | 2 | 6 |
| Swin Cash | 4 | 9 | 5 |
| Ruth Riley | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Cheryl Ford | 10 | 10 | 1 |
Bench (10+ points): Plenette Pierson (16)
| Sacramento Monarchs starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Yolanda Griffith | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Kara Lawson | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| DeMya Walker | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Nicole Powell | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| Ticha Penicheiro | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Bench (10+ points): Kristin Haynie (13)
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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