Editing Detroit Shock (section)

===Back to the top (2006–2008)===
[[File:Deanna Nolan.jpg|thumb|[[Deanna Nolan]] speaking at the championship rally after the Shock won the [[2006 WNBA Finals]]. She was named Finals MVP that season.]]
The Shock performed well during the regular season, posting a 23–11 record to secure the #2 seed in the playoffs.<ref name="2006 Shock">{{cite web|title=2006 Detroit Shock Year In Review|url=https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/history/2006.html|website=WNBA.com|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=May 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525140817/https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/history/2006.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2006 WNBA Season Summary|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/wnba/years/2006.html|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=January 3, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110103223602/http://www.basketball-reference.com/wnba/years/2006.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The Shock went on to make quick work of the [[Indiana Fever]], sweeping them in the first round.<ref name="2006 Shock"/> In the Conference Finals, the Shock matched up against the Connecticut Sun. This time, the Shock emerged victorious from the hard-fought series, winning it 2–1.<ref name="2006 Shock"/> In the [[2006 WNBA Finals|WNBA Finals]], which were now best-of-five, the Shock faced the defending champion [[Sacramento Monarchs]]. The Shock lost Game 1, getting handily defeated 95–71 at home.<ref name="2006 Shock"/> The Shock rallied in Game 2 to even up the series 1–1. Going to Sacramento, the Shock were defeated in Game 3 89–69.<ref name="2006 Shock"/> With their backs against the wall, the Shock dominated the Monarchs in Game 4, 72–52, setting up the crucial Game 5 in Detroit. Due to a scheduling conflict, Game 5 was played at [[Joe Louis Arena]].<ref>{{cite web|title=It's back to Detroit for decisive Game 5|url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/news/story?id=2578389|website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=September 7, 2006|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703064414/https://www.espn.com/wnba/news/story?id=2578389|url-status=live}}</ref> At halftime in Game 5, the Shock found themselves down 44–36.<ref name="2006 Shock"/> However, in the third quarter, the Shock outscored the Monarchs 22–9, taking a 58–53 lead going into the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sacramento at Detroit Game 5|url=https://www.wnba.com/games/20060909/SACDET/boxscore.html|website=WNBA.com|date=September 9, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070220130606/https://www.wnba.com/games/20060909/SACDET/boxscore.html|archive-date=February 20, 2007|access-date=July 3, 2020}}</ref> The Shock held off the Monarchs, 80–75, to win the championship in five games. Deanna Nolan was named WNBA Finals MVP.<ref>{{cite web|title=Smith Helps Shock Claim Second WNBA Title|url=https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/games/20060909/SACDET/recap.html|website=WNBA.com|date=September 9, 2006|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704050130/https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/games/20060909/SACDET/recap.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2007, the Shock sought to defend their title. The Shock finished with a WNBA-best 24–10 regular season record, and captured the #1 seed in the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.<ref name="2007 Shock">{{cite web|title=2007 Detroit Shock Year In Review|url=https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/history/2007.html|website=WNBA.com|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703164754/https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/history/2007.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2007 WNBA Season Summary|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/wnba/years/2007.html|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=June 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604232217/http://www.basketball-reference.com/wnba/years/2007.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the first round, the Shock were heavily favored against a [[New York Liberty]] team that was not predicted to make the postseason. However in Game 1, the Shock came out flat and were defeated 73–51.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ryan|last=Pretzer|title=A Nightmare in New York|url=https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/DETNYL_070824_recap.html|website=WNBA.com|date=August 24, 2007|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703201012/https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/DETNYL_070824_recap.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In Game 2, the Shock won 76–73 to force a Game 3.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ryan|last=Pretzer|title=Back from the Brink|url=https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/NYLDET_070826_recap.html|website=WNBA.com|date=August 26, 2007|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704065047/https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/NYLDET_070826_recap.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Game 3 was a battle, as the game went into overtime. In the end, the Shock emerged the victors by the score of 71–70.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ryan|last=Pretzer|title=The Heart of a Champion|url=https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/NYLDET_070828_recap.html|website=WNBA.com|date=August 28, 2007|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703205749/https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/NYLDET_070828_recap.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Shock faced the [[Indiana Fever]], with whom the Shock were bitter rivals. In Game 1, the Shock lost by the score of 75–65.<ref name="2007 Shock"/> The Shock rallied to win Games 2 and 3 by the scores of 77–63 and 81–65, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ryan|last=Pretzer|title=Very Much Alive|url=https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/INDDET_070902_recap.html|website=WNBA.com|date=September 2, 2007|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703164806/https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/INDDET_070902_recap.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Ryan|last=Pretzer|title=Eastern Conference Champions|url=https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/INDDET_070903_recap.html|website=WNBA.com|date=September 3, 2007|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705091803/https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/INDDET_070903_recap.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2007 WNBA Finals|WNBA Finals]], the Shock faced the [[Phoenix Mercury]], who had dominated the Western Conference all year long. The Shock won Game 1 108–100 at home.<ref name="2007 Shock"/> The Mercury evened the series up in Game 2, defeating the Shock 98–70.<ref name="2007 Shock"/> The series shifted to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4. The Shock won a rough Game 3 88–83.<ref name="2007 Shock"/> With a chance to win the championship in Game 4, the Shock and Mercury battled back and forth all game. When the dust cleared, the Mercury won 77–76, forcing a decisive Game 5 in Detroit.<ref name="2007 Shock"/> In Game 5, the Shock were dominated as they lost 108–92.<ref name="2007 Shock"/> With the loss, the Shock became the first team to lose the championship at home in WNBA history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mercury topple Shock behind Pondexter for first WNBA crown|url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=270916003|website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=September 16, 2007|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703173654/https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=270916003|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The following season, the Shock went 22–12, which was the best record in the East.<ref name="2008 Shock">{{cite web|first=Ryan|last=Pretzer|title=2008 Detroit Shock Year In Review|url=https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/history/2008.html|website=WNBA.com|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705184448/https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/history/2008.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="2008 standings">{{cite web|title=2008 WNBA Season Summary|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/wnba/years/2008.html|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=February 2, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110202043857/http://www.basketball-reference.com/wnba/years/2008.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the first round against the Indiana Fever, the Shock defeated the Fever in three games.<ref name="2008 Shock"/> Due to the scheduling of other events at the Palace, the Shock had to play their remaining home games at [[Eastern Michigan University]]'s [[George Gervin GameAbove Center|Convocation Center]] in [[Ypsilanti, Michigan|Ypsilanti]].<ref name="2008 Shock"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit Shock To Play Eastern Conference Finals at Eastern Michigan University's Convocation Center|url=https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/eastern_080921.html|website=WNBA.com|date=September 21, 2008|access-date=July 3, 2020|archive-date=July 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704172303/https://www.wnba.com/archive/wnba/shock/news/eastern_080921.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the Conference Finals against the New York Liberty, the Shock defeated the Liberty in three games to move on to the [[2008 WNBA Finals|WNBA Finals]] against the league best [[San Antonio Stars|San Antonio Silver Stars]].<ref name="2008 Shock"/> Although the Silver Stars had the best record in the league in 2008, the Shock swept them to capture their third championship in franchise history.<ref name="2008 Shock"/><ref name="2008 standings"/> [[Katie Smith]] was named WNBA Finals MVP.<ref name="2008 Shock"/>