Holdsclaw Has Winning Shot

Chamique Holdsclaw credited some advice from four-time Olympian Teresa Edwards for the game-winning shot against the New York Liberty.

Holdsclaw scored 23 points and made a jump shot with 10.8 seconds left as the Washington Mystics defeated the New York Liberty, 57-56, Tuesday night at New York.

“It was a blessing,” Holdsclaw said. “I tried to break wide instead of attacking the basket. It was something Teresa taught me. She said, ‘When you go off the screen, don’t always go at the basket. Bring it wide to create some space.’ ”

Holdsclaw drove past Sue Wicks and Vickie Johnson before making the 10-foot shot and falling to the floor.

Orlando 88, Utah 80--Shannon Johnson scored 19 points and had 12 assists to lead the Miracle over the Starzz at Salt Lake City. Johnson made a three-point basket to tie it at 70-70 with 5:07 left, then came up with a steal, a driving layup and a free throw to give the Miracle (5-3) a 73-70 lead with 4:31 remaining.

Phoenix 75, Portland 69--Brandy Reed scored 23 points and Jennifer Gillom added 19 as the Mercury held off the Fire at Portland.

Miami 74, Detroit 61--Sheri Sam scored 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds at Miami to lead the expansion Sol to its first home win.