Lennox hits clutch 3-pointer in Storm win

Betty Lennox swished a 3-pointer with 18 seconds to play to carry the Seattle Storm to a 77-75 win over the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis on Tuesday night.

Sue Bird scored 21 points and had seven assists to lead Seattle. Her 3-pointer with 2 minutes to play tied the game. Lauren Jackson’s two free throws with 7 seconds left sealed it. Jackson finished with 20 points.

Minnesota rookie Seimone Augustus missed a 3-pointer that would have tied the game with 10 seconds left.

Shock 70, Fever 66: At Auburn Hills, Mich., reserve Kara Braxton had a season-high 16 points to lead Detroit to a victory over Indiana.

Sting 68, Silver Stars 65: At San Antonio, Tangela Smith hit a 3-point shot with 4 seconds remaining as Charlotte defeated struggling San Antonio.

Mercury 90, Sky 70: At Chicago, Diana Taurasi scored 29 points to lead Phoenix to a victory over Chicago and end a four-game losing streak.

Sun 66, Liberty 52: At Uncasville, Conn., Asjha Jones had 22 points, tying her career high and leading Connecticut to a win over New York.

Mystics 84, Sparks 74: At Washington, Alana Beard scored 29 points and DeLisha Milton-Jones keyed a late rally to help Washington beat Los Angeles.

Monarchs 74, Comets 62: At Sacramento, Calif., DeMya Walker and Yolanda Griffith each scored 16 points and Sacramento clinched a playoff spot with a victory over Houston.