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.