Moore, Augustus Power Lynx Past Sun 85-79
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Maya Moore scored 26 points and Seimone Augustus had 21 to help the Minnesota Lynx beat Connecticut 85-79 on Tuesday night, the Sun's fourth straight loss.
Minnesota made all five of its free throws over the final 15 seconds after Chelsea Gray's 3-pointer had pulled Connecticut within three points with 57 seconds remaining.
Rebekkah Brunson added 12 points for Minnesota (10-3) and grabbed a key offensive rebound with 35 seconds left. Moore made four 3-pointers, and had seven rebounds and five assists.
Minnesota led by as many as 14 points in the third quarter. But Connecticut went on a 9-0 run to open the fourth for a 63-62 lead. Minnesota retook the lead at 76-72 after Augustus and Moore scored 14 straight for the Lynx.
Alex Bentley hit four 3-pointers and finished with 22 points for Connecticut (7-5), which was 11 of 23 from 3-point range.
WNBA All-Star Game
Minnesota Lynx players Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus have been named starters for the Western Conference in the WNBA All-Star Game. Tulsa's Skylar Diggins and Phoenix stars Brittney Griner and Candice Dupree were also named to the starting lineup. Chicago Sky forward Elena Delle Donne was the leading vote-getter.
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