Liberty Gets Past Shock
Becky Hammon had 10 of her 12 points in the second half, helping host New York end a losing streak at five against defending WNBA champion Detroit with a 64-52 victory Wednesday night.
Crystal Robinson and Tari Phillips had 13 points apiece as all five Liberty starters scored in double figures.
Cheryl Ford, last season’s rookie of the year, had 12 points and 14 rebounds for the Shock before fouling out with 3 minutes 20 seconds remaining.
New York beat Detroit for the first time since June 9, 2002, and limited the Shock to 18 points in the second half.
San Antonio 56, Minnesota 44 -- Marie Ferdinand scored 12 of her 17 points in the second half, and 7-foot-2 Margo Dydek scored 15 points to lead the Silver Stars at San Antonio.
After the Lynx closed within four points with 14 minutes left, the Silver Stars used a 13-4 run to break the game open.
Minnesota’s 44 points were a franchise low and the fewest scored by a Silver Star opponent.
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