Detroit 74, Seattle 61

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 18 (UPI) -- Elaine Powell scored a season-high 16 points to lead a balanced attack Friday night and carry Detroit past Seattle, 74-61.

Powell was one of four Shock players in double figures. Swin Cash added 15 points, Deanna Nolan 12 and Kedra Holland-Corn 11 off the bench.

Ruth Riley's jumper with 2:34 left in the first half gave Detroit the lead for good at 30-29. The Shock led by three at halftime improved to 7-1 when leading at the half.

Detroit broke open a close game with a 13-3 run that made it 53-41 with nine minutes remaining. Nolan started the run with a layup and scored five points in the surge.

Lauren Jackson scored 23 points and Sue Bird added 14 for the Storm.