New York Taj McWilliams-Franklin had 19 points and seven rebounds, and Katie Douglas added 18 points to lead the Connecticut Sun over the New York Liberty, 72-65, Tuesday night.
Nykesha Sales scored 14 points and Asjha Jones 10 for Eastern Conference-leading Connecticut (19-6), which set a franchise record for wins.
Becky Hammon scored 17 points for New York (12-12), which lost for the third time in four games.
Monarchs 67, Silver Stars 57
San Antonio - Yolanda Griffith had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Sacramento beat the Silver Stars.
Mystics 65, Sting 63
Washington - Chasity Melvin had 17 points and seven rebounds to lead the Mystics over the Sting.
Comets 62, Shock 61
Houston - Sheryl Swoopes hit a 12-foot jumper with 23 seconds to play to lift the Comets.



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