In Houston, the Comets pulled away from the Stepanova-less Mercury. Tina Thompson scored 20, Swoopes 16.

Michelle Snow got ejected. Shereka Wright got hit in the head and may have a concussion. (The Houston Chronicle reports an injury to Ashley Robinson instead; Phoenix fans confirm that Wright got hurt.)

The game had serious playoff implications: despite the loss, Phoenix remains fourth in the West.

All in all, eleven technical fouls got called in last night's five games, none of which involved Detroit, nor L.A.