Moore's 28 points fuel 89-74 Lynx win over Shock

By Dave Campbell

Associated Press

Published: Thursday, July 12 2012 1:26 p.m. MDT

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Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) fights for a loose ball with Tulsa Shock forward Kayla Pedersen, left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Thursday, July 12, 2012, in Minneapolis.

Stacy Bengs, Associated Press

Summary

Maya Moore scored a franchise-record 19 points in just the second quarter, leading the Minnesota Lynx out of an early funk and onto an 89-74 victory over the Tulsa Shock on Thursday, their last game before the Olympic break.

MINNEAPOLIS — Maya Moore scored a franchise-record 19 points in just the second quarter, leading the Minnesota Lynx out of an early funk and onto an 89-74 victory over the Tulsa Shock on Thursday, their last game before the Olympic break.

One of the Lynx's three Team USA members, Moore finished with a season-high 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds before fouling out midway through the fourth quarter. The second-year star shot 8 for 12 from the floor and 11 for 12 from the free-throw line.

Glory Johnson led the league-worst Shock with 30 points and 13 rebounds.

The Lynx finished the first half on a 25-7 spurt, with 17 points by Moore. Seimone Augustus and Monica Wright each added 14 points.

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