Uncasville, Conn. ? Lindsay Whalen scored a career-high 28 points, and the Connecticut Sun moved a game closer to securing homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs with an 84-70 victory over the Charlotte Sting on Thursday night.

The Sun (24-6) need two more victories, a combination of a win and a Sacramento loss, or two Monarchs losses to clinch homecourt advantage.

Fever 67, Mystics 57

Indianapolis – Tamika Catchings scored 23 points to lead Indiana to its first playoff berth in three years.

Comets 77, Mercury 66

Houston – Tina Thompson scored a season-high 20 points, and Sheryl Swoopes added 16.

Storm 76, Lynx 60

Seattle – Anne Donovan became the first female coach in the WNBA to reach 100 wins.

Monarchs 64, Silver Stars 57

Sacramento, Calif. – Kara Lawson scored a season-high 17 points, and Rebekkah Brunson added 16 points and 10 rebounds.