Mystics make playoffs with win

Alana Beard had 23 points and nine rebounds to help Washington lock up a playoff spot with 74-67 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in Phoenix.

The Mystics overcame an 11-point halftime deficit to win their fifth in a row and seventh in 10 games without Chamique Holdsclaw.

Silver Stars 82, Sting 65: At San Antonio, Adrienne Goodson and LaToya Thomas each had 22 points to help San Antonio beat Charlotte. Charlotte dropped into a tie with the Detroit Shock for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Liberty 69, Sun 66: At Uncasville, Conn., Crystal Robinson scored 22 points and paced a 12-0 run that helped New York gain a playoff berth with a win over Connecticut.

Lynx 78, Sparks 66: At Los Angeles, Nicole Ohlde scored 19 points as Minnesota secured a playoff berth by defeating Los Angeles.