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McCray, Holdsclaw lead Mystics

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nikki McCray scored all 18 of her points in the second half and Chamique Holdsclaw added 16 points and 16 rebounds Sunday to lead the Washington Mystics to a 57-49 victory over the Cleveland Rockers.

The Mystics (10-21) snapped a four-game losing streak in their final home game of the season.

Chasity Melvin had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockers (22-9), who have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference for the WNBA playoffs. Ann Wauters and Penny Taylor each scored nine points.

Taylor hit consecutive baseline jumpers to pull the Rockers within 46-43 but they never got closer. Her jumper with 3:30 left, which pulled Cleveland to 53-49, were the Rockers' final points.

McCray scored nine points during an 11-0 run that gave the Mystics a 44-37 lead with 11:23 remaining.

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 Chamique Holdsclaw weaves through traffic and converts the smooth reverse layup.
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