Cash helps Shock dispatch Mystics

Thu., May 31, 2007

Associated Press The Spokesman-Review

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Swin Cash scored 20 points to help the Detroit Shock improve to 3-0 with a 94-79 victory over the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night.

Katie Smith added 15 points, and Plenette Pierson had 14 for the defending WNBA champion Shock, who overcame 24 turnovers.

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