WNBA Capsules - Saturday, May 28th 05.28.2005
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Final Score: Connecticut 85, Phoenix 68
Uncasville, CT (Basketball News) - Taj McWilliams-Franklin poured in a game- high 25 points and Nykesha Sales added 21 as the Connecticut Sun defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 85-68. Katie Douglas chipped in 11 points, while Lindsay Whalen had six assists for the Sun, who have won two straight and five out of seven. Anna DeForge led the way for the Mercury with 20 points and Diana Taurasi chipped in 19 points in the losing effort.
Final Score: Charlotte 84, Los Angeles 75
Charlotte, NC (Basketball News) - Sheri Sam scored 24 points to lead Charlotte past Los Angeles, 84-75, on Saturday night. Dawn Staley and Tangela Smith both netted 12 points for the Sting, who shot 52 percent from the field. Chamique Holdsclaw paced Los Angeles with a game-high 26 points and 11 rebounds. Lisa Leslie ended with 16 points in the loss.