MERCURY, MYSTICS ADVANCE

Kristi Toliver scored 32 points, hitting a WNBA playoff-record nine three-pointers, to lead the Washington Mystics to an 82-68 victory over the host New York Liberty. The Mystics will face the Minnesota Lynx in the semifinals. In Sunday’s other playoff game, Brittney Griner had 26 points and nine rebounds, Diana

Taurasi added 23 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 88-83. Phoenix will face the Los Angeles Sparks.