Tulsa Shock were a professional basketball team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association.
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14 Facts About Tulsa Shock
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In 2003,2006,2007, and 2008, the Tulsa Shock went to the WNBA Finals; they won in 2003,2006 and 2008, beating Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Antonio, respectively.
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Tulsa Shock were one of the first WNBA expansion teams and began play in 1998.
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The Tulsa Shock quickly brought in a blend of rookies and veterans.
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The Tulsa Shock went through two coaches before hiring former Detroit Pistons legend Bill Laimbeer.
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The Tulsa Shock emerged victorious in the series, winning a thrilling game three, which drew the largest crowd in WNBA history.
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The Tulsa Shock defeated the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun to advance to the Finals again, where they faced the defending champion Sacramento Monarchs.
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Tulsa Shock were named favorites for 2009, but they had a rough road getting there.
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The Tulsa Shock lost in the second round to the Indiana Fever, failing to reach the Finals for the first time since 2005.
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Tulsa Shock had been mentioned as a possible future city for WNBA expansion, but efforts did not come together until the middle of 2009.
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Shock team that moved to Tulsa was much different than what investors thought they were purchasing.
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Tulsa Shock selected 19-year-old Australian center Liz Cambage with hopes to build a successful team around her.
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Later in the season, the Tulsa Shock set a new mark for futility when they embarked on a 20-game losing streak, the longest losing streak in the history of the WNBA.
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Some Tulsa Shock games were broadcast on The Cox Channel, which is a local television station for certain areas of the state of Oklahoma.
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