Shock see off Seattle Storm

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 29, (AP): Riquna Williams’ step-back jump shot put Tulsa ahead by two points with 10.9 seconds left as the Shock held off the Seattle Storm 93-89 on Sunday to equal a club record with their eighth straight victory.

The Shock also had an eight-game winning streak while based in Detroit in 2003.

Karima Christmas’ 3-pointer with 44.9 seconds gave Tulsa (8-1) its first lead in nearly 5 minutes at 89-87. Skylar Diggins, who finished with 31 points, banged her knee on the play and had to leave the game. Ramu Tokashiki tied it for the Storm (2-7), and Williams hit the go-ahead jumper with her foot on the 3-point line.

Mystics 86, Sky 71 In Washington, Emma Meesseman scored 20 points and Stefanie Dolson added a career-high 19 along with 10 rebounds to lead Washington past Chicago.

Tayler Hill tied a career best with 16 points and Ivory Latta matched her. The victory made Mike Thibault the winningest coach for the Mystics (6-3), reaching 39 wins in his third season.

Elena Delle Donne scored 26 points to lead Chicago (5-4), which had a three-game winning streak snapped. The former Delaware star, who is averaging 29 points a game, sank all eight of her free throws and has made 48 straight.

Liberty 79, Sparks 70 In New York, Sugar Rodgers scored a career-high 23 points as New York beat winless Los Angeles to end a two-game home losing streak.

Tina Charles added 16 points and Tanisha Wright 12 to help the Liberty (5-4) overcome a career-high 30 points from the Sparks’ Kristi Toliver, making her WNBAseason debut after returning from EuroBasket.