WNBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's games

Mystics 92, Shock 81
WASHINGTON -- Chamique Holdsclaw had 26 points and 10 rebounds as Washington kept its slim playoff hopes alive. Kedra Holland-Corn scored 23 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead first-place Detroit, which had its five-game winning streak snapped. The Mystics (7-20), who reached the Eastern Conference finals last season, would have been eliminated from playoff contention with a loss. Detroit (19-7) clinched its playoff berth with a win Tuesday in Connecticut.
Storm 92, Sparks 56
SEATTLE -- Lauren Jackson's team-record 34 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks led Seattle, which handed Los Angeles its fourth straight loss. Seattle (15-11) moved within 2 1/2 games of the defending WNBA champion Sparks (18-9). Jackson scored 22 of the Storm's first 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds by halftime as Seattle took a 36-33 lead. She finished 17-of-23 from the field. Sue Bird recorded her seventh double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 assists for Seattle. Mwadi Mabika and Nikki Teasley each had 15 points for the Sparks.
Mercury 56, Lynx 49
PHOENIX -- Anna DeForge scored 15 points, 13 in the second half, to lead Phoenix. Minnesota (15-12) missed its two field goal attempts and two free throws after getting within 51-49 with 1:59 remaining. Coupled with Seattle's win over Los Angeles on Wednesday, the Lynx fell into fourth place in the Western Conference, one game ahead of Sacramento. The top four teams in each conference make the playoffs. Adrian Williams added 14 points and seven rebounds for Phoenix (6-20), which came in having lost nine of its last 11 games. Tamika Williams had 12 points and eight rebounds for the Lynx, who had won four of their last five.
-- Associated Press