WNBA: Connecticut 73, Detroit 62

UNCASVILLE, Conn., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Nykesha Sales had 19 points Wednesday night to lead Connecticut to a 73-62 win over Detroit in the opener of their WNBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

The Sun had five players in double figures, with Taj McWilliams-Franklin adding 14 points and Lindsay Whalen, Katie Douglas and Asjha Jones all scoring 13 points apiece.

Deanna Nolan had 14 points and Katie Smith added 13 for the Shock, who out-rebounded Connecticut, 36-30.