Tammy Sutton-Brown scored 16 as the Sting topped the Mystics on Thursday. Kent Smith/NBAE/Getty Images WNBA Photo Gallery: May 25, 2006

Jackson TODAY'S TOP STORY Seattle's Lauren Jackson bounced back from a nine-point performance in Tuesday's loss to the Comets in a major way on Thursday night. The 6-5 Jackson exploded for a career-high 35 points in a 94-81 victory at Phoenix. The two teams combined to put on an offensive showcase as Seattle came within one of the most single-game points in franchise history and Phoenix's Diana Taurasi came within three of her career best by scoring 28. ALSO MAKING HEADLINES ... Comets Soar in Sacramento: The Monarchs knocked off the Comets on their way to the championship last season, but Houston gained a measure of revenge on Thursday night. Sheryl Swoopes and Tina Thompson combined for 41 points in an 81-66 victory at Sacramento. Curry WHAT THEY'RE SAYING "I think with any rookie there are still adjustments. The game is different. There are much better players in this league and you have to be ready every night. I like this style and I like our coaching style. You are really allowed the freedom in this league to show your talents and work toward your strengths." -- Charlotte rookie Monique Currie on her first season in the WNBA after Thursday's 76-63 win over the Mystics.

Wecker WHO'S HOT Kendra Wecker, SA: 16 pts, 7-10 FG, 2-2 FT Lauren Jackson, SEA: 35 pts, 13-22 FG, 9-9 FT Diana Taurasi, PHX: 28 pts, 10-20 FG, 4-8 3-pt FG

Mabika WHO'S NOT Mwadi Mabika, LAS: 1-9 FG, 0-3 3-pt FG, 2 pts Sheri Sam, CHA: 3-13 FG, 0-2 3-pt FG, 12 pts Tangela Smith, CHA: 2-9 FG, 8 pts

Pondexter ROOKIE WATCH It didn't take long for Cappie Pondexter to prove she was worthy of the second overall pick in this year's draft. The guard out of Rutgers rebounded from an eight-point performance in her debut with the Mercury by scoring 21 points in Thursday's 94-81 loss to the Storm.

Leslie FILLING THE BOX SCORE Lisa Leslie entered Thursday averaging 25.5 points and 10.5 rebounds a game so far this season. She upped those numbers with a 25-point, 16-rebound performance for the Sparks in an 80-71win at San Antonio. She also added four blocked shots.