Houston ? Tina Thompson scored 23 points as the Houston Comets beat the Sacramento Monarchs 75-62 on Sunday.

Sheryl Swoopes added 20 points as Houston kept Sacramento (0-3) winless.

Mystics 76, Sol 67

Washington Chamique Holdsclaw had 23 points and a season-high 15 rebounds to help Washington defeat Miami.

Liberty 70, Shock 63

Auburn Hills, Mich. Crystal Robinson scored 19 points and reserve Becky Hammon added 17 as New York beat Detroit.

Mercury 80, Sting 77

Phoenix Brandy Reed scored 20 points, including two free throws with 13.7 seconds left, to lead Phoenix over Charlotte. Reed, who was fined by the team Wednesday for sulking during the Mercury’s game against Washington on June 3, shot 7-of-11.

Starzz 71, Storm 68

Seattle Margo Dydek scored 22 points to lead Utah over Seattle.