Nell Fortner couldn't translate her Olympic success to the WNBA stage.   She led the U.S. to a gold medal in the 2000 Olympics. But Nell Fortner couldn't lead the Indiana Fever to a playoff spot this season. Fortner stepped down as the Fever's coach and general manager following a three-year stint in which she produced a 42-56 mark. ESPN.com's 2003 WNBA Finals coverage With Bill Laimbeer leading the way, Detroit and MVP Ruth Riley denied Los Angeles' quest for a threepeat.   Kreidler: An unlikely reunion What were the odds 14 years ago that Bill Laimbeer and Michael Cooper would square off in the WNBA?   Voepel: Deflecting the spotlight Michael Cooper and Bill Laimbeer are stealing headlines. But they know this series belongs to their players.   Can L.A. ride road to happiness? To clinch a threepeat, the Sparks must win on the road, something they haven't done in the playoffs.   Finals firepower? It's Cash vs. Leslie Swin Cash and Lisa Leslie go head-to-head to lead their teams into the WNBA Finals.   10 Burning Questions with Lauren Jackson Aussie Lauren Jackson went one-on-one with Page 2 and 10 Burning Questions.   More Features & Columns   2003: The year in numbers WNBA player mailboxes Complete playoffs coverage

HEADLINES Sting coach Lacy adds general manager role   Liberty's Hammon continues to rehab knee   Mercury have best chance in draft lottery Dec. 3   WNBA set with at least 13 teams for 2004   Sportswomen of the Year: Leslie, Coughlin   WNBA select team beaten by Russian club   WNBA tweaks 2004 season to avoid Olympic conflict   NBA plans to realign to six five-team divisions   Leslie, Staley going for third Olympic gold   Monarchs reward coach with two-year deal   Wire | More News AUDIO/VIDEO    L.A. vs. Detroit Detroit shocks the two-time defending champion Sparks. Standard | Cable Modem

 

CHATTER BOX "It was a Hail Mary, but I went to a Catholic school.''      -- The Sun's Taj McWilliams-Franklin, who attended St. Edward in Texas, on her game-winning shot in Game 1 against Charlotte.

 

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TV SCHEDULE FINALS RECAP Game 1 Los Angeles 75, Detroit 63 Game 2 Detroit 62, Los Angeles 61 Game 3 Detroit 83, Los Angeles 78 Complete schedule