Today’s results:
The Dream downed the Storm, 87-74.
The Sun got a big win over the Wings, 92-75.
The Aces topped the Fever, 88-74, to move within a half game of a playoff spot.
A still-short-handed Sparks beat the Sky, 93-76.
Standings:
1. Storm 2. Dream 3. (tie) Sparks and Mercury 5. (tie) Lynx and Mystics 7. Wings 8. Sun (.520) 9. Aces (.480) 10. Sky 11. Liberty 12. Fever
Milestones:
Sue Bird set the WNBA record for games played, with 500 today.
Shekinna Stricklen tied the league record for most three-point shots in a game, with eight.
It was a record-setting week around the WNBA.
The Atlanta Dream set a franchise record today with their seventh straight win.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart is making the case for MVP.
She is maturing, and a major force in the league.
WNBA salaries:
Why WNBA players should be paid more.
College coach news:
Former Penn State coach Rene Portland died today after a battle with cancer.