Weekend Action, Sept. 19-21


Britney Griner finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds in a 91-67 Game 2 win over Tulsa. (Shane Bevel/NBAE/Getty Images)

Britney Griner finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds in a 91-67 Game 2 win over Tulsa. (Shane Bevel/NBAE/Getty Images)

The Mercury bench celebrates a sweep of the Shock to advance to the Western Conference finals. (Shane Bevel/NBAE/Getty Images)

The Mercury bench celebrates a sweep of the Shock to advance to the Western Conference finals. (Shane Bevel/NBAE/Getty Images)

Odyssey Sims' 22 points were not enough as the Shock lost Game 2 and the series to the Mercury. (Shane Bevel/NBAE/Getty Images)

Odyssey Sims’ 22 points were not enough as the Shock lost Game 2 and the series to the Mercury. (Shane Bevel/NBAE/Getty Images)

Elena Delle Donne (11 points) and Tamika Catchings battle under the basket in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE/Getty Images)

Elena Delle Donne (11 points) and Tamika Catchings battle under the basket in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE/Getty Images)

Courtney Vandersloot led Chicago with 19 points in a Game 2 loss to Indiana. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE/Getty Images)

Courtney Vandersloot led Chicago with 19 points in a Game 2 loss to Indiana. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE/Getty Images)

Tamika Catchings 22 points helped the Fever to a 89-82 win over the Sky in Game 2. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE/Getty Images)

Tamika Catchings 22 points helped the Fever to a 89-82 win over the Sky in Game 2. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE/Getty Images)

NEW YORK,NY - SEPTEMBER 18: Carolyn Swords #8 and Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty give each other high fives against the Washington Mystics during game One of the WNBA Semi-Finals at Madison Square Garden on September 18, 2015 in New York, New York NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tina Charles and the Liberty lost home court advantage Friday with an 86-83 double overtime loss to the Mystics in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Seimone Augustus #33 of the Minnesota Lynx hits a three pointer during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks in Game 1 of the 2015 WNBA Western Conference Semifinal on September 18, 2015 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seimone Augustus celebrates knocking down a 3-pointer in Friday’s 67-65 win in Game 1 of the Lynx’s playoff series against the Sparks. (David Sherman/NBAE/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Jantel Lavender #42 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket against the Minnesota Lynx during Game 1 of the 2015 WNBA Western Conference Semifinal on September 18, 2015 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jantel Lavender puts her head down and drives to the basket Friday. The Sparks lost Game 1 in their best-of-three series against the Lynx. (David Sherman/NBAE/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks during Game 1 of the 2015 WNBA Western Conference Semifinal on September 18, 2015 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Maya Moore scored a playoff career-high 33 points Friday as the Lynx held on to win Game 1 at home against the Sparks. (David Sherman/NBAE/Getty Images)

NEW YORK,NY - SEPTEMBER 18: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Washington Mystics gets ready for the rebound against the New York Liberty during game One of the WNBA Semi-Finals at Madison Square Garden on September 18, 2015 in New York, New York NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Stefanie Dolson (13 points, nine rebounds) battles for position under the boards Friday as the Mystics outlasted the Liberty to win in double overtime. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

NEW YORK,NY - SEPTEMBER 18: Epiphanny Prince #10 of the New York Liberty dribbles the ball against the Washington Mystics during game One of the WNBA Semi-Finals at Madison Square Garden on September 18, 2015 in New York, New York NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Despite 22 points from Epiphanny Prince, the Liberty were edged 86-83 in double overtime by the Mystics on Friday. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

 

Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Washington Mystics

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 20: Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Washington Mystics i

Tayler Hill #4 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball against Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty in Game Two of the WNBA Western Conference Semifinals o

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 20: Tayler Hill #4 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball against Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty in Game Two of the WNBA Western Conference Semifinals

Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx stretches before Game Two of the WNBA Western Conference Semifinals

LONG BEACH, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx stretches before Game Two of the WNBA Western Conference Semifinals

Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the basketball against Rebekkah Brunson #32 of the Minnesota Lynx

LONG BEACH, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the basketball against Rebekkah Brunson #32 of the Minnesota Lynx during Game Two of the WNBA Western Conference Semifinals

Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts during Game Two of the WNBA Western Conference Semifinals

LONG BEACH, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts during Game Two of the WNBA Western Conference Semifinals

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