Game 5, 2007 WNBA Finals
September 16, 2007 · The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Game 5, 2007 WNBA Finals: Phoenix Mercury 108–92 Detroit Shock, at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan on September 16, 2007.
Phoenix won its first championship, clinched on the road; Cappie Pondexter was named Finals MVP.
Box score
| Detroit Shock starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Deanna Nolan | 27 | 4 | 3 |
| Katie Smith | 18 | 6 | 5 |
| Swin Cash | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Katie Mattera | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Elaine Powell | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bench (10+ points): Shannon Johnson (13)
| Phoenix Mercury starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Diana Taurasi | 17 | 7 | 6 |
| Penny Taylor | 30 | 3 | 2 |
| Cappie Pondexter | 26 | 3 | 10 |
| Kelly Miller | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Tangela Smith | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Bench (10+ points): Kelly Mazzante (12)
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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