NEW YORK – Barbara Farris’ putback with 1.7 seconds remaining lifted the New York Liberty to a 64-62 victory over the Charlotte Sting on Friday night.

Fever 87, Sun 68

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Anna DeForge had 20 points, and Tamika Catchings added 19 to lead the Fever over, snapping the Sun’s 12-game winning streak.

Mystics 78, Shock 66

WASHINGTON – DeLisha Milton-Jones scored 12 of her 23 points in the third quarter and the Mystics rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat the Shock.

Alana Beard had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Mystics (18-15), who set a team record for wins in a season. Nakia Sanford added 11 points and 12 rebounds for Washington, which denied Detroit a chance to secure the No. 2 seed in WNBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs.

Nakia Sanford had 11 points and a season-high 12 rebounds for the Mystics, who won 17 games in 2002 and 2004. Milton-Jones’ 3-pointer from the top of the key gave Washington a 68-61 lead with 2:22 remaining. Beard’s steal and layup gave the Mystics a 72-63 lead with 1:20 left.

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