Charlotte, N.C. ? Sheila Johnson’s Washington Mystics won the first head-to-head matchup with her ex-husband’s Charlotte Sting.

Chasity Melvin scored seven of her 15 points in overtime, and the Mystics beat the Sting, 66-61, Tuesday night.

It was the first game between the teams since Johnson, the ex-wife of Sting and Bobcats owner Bob Johnson, became part-owner of the Mystics.

“It’s pretty unique to have two teams in one family, even though we’re not together,” said Sheila Johnson, who sat behind the Washington bench. “He has a lot to offer, and I have a heck of a lot to offer.”

A Sting spokesman said Bob Johnson was attending the Black Entertainment Television Awards in Los Angeles. Bob and Sheila Johnson co-founded BET. The two divorced in 2002.

Johnson cheered on as Melvin made consecutive layups and hit two free throws in an 8-1 run to start the extra period, leading the Mystics (7-7) to their fourth victory in five games.

Alana Beard also had 15 points, and Delisha Milton-Jones scored 12 for Washington, which blew a 15-point lead in the first half and a five-point advantage with 37.9 seconds left in regulation.

Lynx 63, Silver Stars 53

Minneapolis – Vanessa Hayden scored 17 points for Minnesota, which overcame an 11-point first-half deficit to win its fifth straight home game. Rookie Katie Feenstra scored 16 points for San Antonio (3-12), which fell to 1-8 on the road and 0-8 against Western Conference opponents.

Sun 70, Monarchs 66

Uncasville, Conn. – Connecticut’s Nykesha Sales scored 19 points and became the ninth player in WNBA history to reach 3,000 career points. Sales made seven of 16 shots and reached the mark on her final basket with 1:46 left.

Sparks 61, Fever 58

Indianapolis – Chamique Holdsclaw scored 17 points, and Tamika Whitmore completed a three-point play with 41 seconds left to lift Los Angeles. Whitmore finished with 15 points. Her rebound, layup and free throw ended the scoring.

Comets 71, Storm 67

Houston – Sheryl Swoopes scored 21 points, and Houston beat Seattle for its third straight victory. Michelle Snow added 11 points and 11 rebounds for her third double-double of the season.