Lynx down Shock, record skid continues
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Taj McWilliams-Franklin scored a game-high 18 72 win over the still-sliding Tulsa Shock at the BOK Center.
McWilliams-Franklin and Whalen both had a team-high four assists, while Monica Wright contributed 13 points in 18 minutes off the bench for the Lynx, who improved to 21-6.
Amber Holt scored 18 points for the Shock, who dropped to 1-24 and added another loss to their record skid, which now stands at 19 consecutive games.
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Tiffany Jackson added 13 points, and Sheryl Swoops and Ivory Latta scored 10 points apiece in the loss.
The Shock's only lead was a 6-4 advantage early in the opening quarter. They trailed the remainder of the game but made it close late.
Holt sank a three-pointer with 19.8 seconds remaining to pull Tulsa within 75-72, but McWilliams-Franklin and Wright sank key free throws to seal the win for Minnesota.