Sun top Storm for fifth straight win

SEATTLE » Shekinna Stricklen made a career-high seven 3-pointers to tie a franchise record, accounting for all 21 of her points in the Connecticut Sun’s 83-79 victory over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday.

Stricklen was 7 of 10 from 3-point range. She equaled Nykesha Sales’ team record from 2000.

Jasmine Thomas added 15 points, six assists and five steals to help Connecticut (11-7) win its fifth straight. Jonquel Jones had 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Alyssa Thomas had 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

Breanna Stewart pulled Seattle to 78-77 with 3:18 left, but the Storm’s next points came on Jewell Loyd’s basket with 31 seconds to go, making it 81-79. Connecticut missed on its next possession, and Stewart was called for an offensive foul with 10.6 seconds left.

Courtney Williams made two free throws with 9.4 seconds left for a two-possession lead.

Stewart had 22 points and eight rebounds for Seattle (8-10). Loyd added 17 points and six assists, and Sue Bird had 15 points and seven assists. STARS 79, FEVER 72 » At Indianapolis, Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Erika de Souza had 14 points and seven rebounds, and San Antonio beat Indiana for its first road victory.

Hamby added 13 points and rookie Kelsey Plum had career highs of 12 points, six rebounds and four assists for San Antonio (2-16). Candice Dupree scored 14 points for Indiana (7-10).

The Fever set a franchise best on kids’ day with a crowd of 12,282. SKY 90, WINGS 84 » at Rosemont, Illinois, Allie Quigley made five 3-pointers and scored 22 points, Jessica Breland had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Chicago beat Dallas.

Keisha Hampton added four 3s and scored 12 points. Chicago (5-12) was 12 of 25 from 3-point range.

Skylar Diggins-Smith led Dallas (9-11) with 20 points, and Allisha Gray added 18.

ELAINE THOMPSON — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Sun’s Shekinna Stricklen shoots over the Storm’s Sue Bird in the first half on Wednesday.