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Shock 75, Liberty 69
NEW YORK -- Deanna Nolan scored 20 points to lead the Detroit Shock to their eighth-straight win with a victory over the New York Liberty. Swin Cash added 17 points and Cheryl Ford had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Shock, who lead the Eastern Conference at 7-1 and are unbeaten since losing to Charlotte to open the season on May 31. The Shock beat the Liberty for the second time in a week after winning 88-83 last Friday. Elena Baranova set career highs with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Liberty, but leading scorer Becky Hammon was injured just 12 seconds after taking the floor and left for a precautionary MRI examination on her right knee. Tari Phillips added 18 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out with 57 seconds left. Hammon, who is averaging 16.2 points off the bench this season, entered with 14:55 left in the first half, and quickly grabbed a rebound and started upcourt. She stopped and planted her right foot at the Liberty's 3-point line, then fell and clutched her right knee. She was helped off the court by Tamika Whitmore and a trainer.Lynx 67, Mercury 59
MINNEAPOLIS -- Katie Smith made four 3-pointers and finished with 18 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury. Michele Van Gorp added 12 points for the Lynx (6-6), who won their second straight despite committing a team-record 26 turnovers. Tamicha Jackson scored 18 points as the Mercury (2-11) lost their fourth in a row and remained winless on the road at 0-6. Anna DeForge added 15 points for the Mercury, hitting a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:08. Leading by just two at halftime at 31-29, the Lynx opened the second half on a 12-4 run to open up a 10-point advantage and never looked back. The Lynx hit four 3-pointers and shot 63 percent in the first half, leading by as much as eight. Jackson led all scorers in the half with 10 points.