Monarchs Continue to Roll, 75-65
Yolanda Griffith scored a season-high 26 points Saturday to help Sacramento defeat Seattle, 75-65, at Sacramento, in a matchup of the top teams in the Western Conference.
The Monarchs have won three in a row and 10 of 11.
Lauren Jackson had 16 points and 15 rebounds for Seattle. The loss prevented the Storm from clinching a playoff berth and dropped Seattle into a second-place tie with Houston with three games remaining.
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New York 64, Connecticut 58 -- Cathrine Kraayeveld scored a career-high 14 points, Elena Baranova had 18 rebounds and the Liberty defeated the Sun at Uncasville, Conn.
The win extended the Liberty’s win streak to five. New York moved half a game behind second-place Indiana and needs one more victory to clinch a postseason spot.
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Indiana 62, Charlotte 53 -- Tamika Catchings had 18 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Fever past the Sting at Indianapolis.
Charlotte has lost 18 consecutive road games.
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