Detroit is kicking ass around the league. Last night they got their fifth in a row at Sacramento.

"We got beat by an outstanding team," Monarchs coach John Whisenant said. "They're champions who just keep getting better."

Cash had 29 and became Detroit's all-time leading scorer. "Swin Cash is a true all-star, and she had a career night against us, just like Lauren Jackson and Katie Smith and Tina Thompson," Whisenant said. "We somehow bring out the best in our opponents."

"She's improved this year, especially her mid-range game," coach Laimbeer said. "She didn't have that last year. We need her outside shot this year and she's been working hard every day in practice on it."