Three more from last night's sextuplet of reg-season action...

1. Indy took over late to beat the Comets in a low-scoring mess. Ex-Indy forward Ndiaye-Diatta started for Houston in place of the injured Thompson, even though the Comets signed her just two days ago.

Both Ndiaye-Diatta and Staley scored nothin'. The Comets shot 36%. The Fever shot almost as badly, scored no treys, and had two starters combine for three points... but Whitmore burned the visitors for 22.

2. Detroit, at home, controlled both the glass and the game, defeating the Silver Stars behind Cheryl Ford's 20 boards and 17 points. If the MVP race has more than one contestant, Ford should be in it.

3. Washington handled Chicago, again taking advantage-- just as everyone else does-- of the new team's weakness in the paint.

Coach Cowens used his bench a lot. It didn't help. Normally the Sky's leading scorer, Dupree played badly; coach Cowens says she's hit the proverbial rookie wall.

Sanford tallied 20; Melvin had 14 and 14. Hold the phone: is Sanford a candidate for most improved? Not until the 'Stics look better against good teams.