Adams, Hammon lead Silver Stars past Mercury

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Danielle Adams scored 24 points and Becky Hammon added 22 as the San Antonio Silvers rallied for an 82-81 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night.

Sophia Young had 12 points and 14 rebounds to help San Antonio (8-5) win its fourth straight overall and sixth straight at home.

DeWanna Bonner had 38 points and eight rebounds and Charde Houston added 19 points for Phoenix (4-11).

Adams scored 20 points in the second half as the Silver Stars rallied after trailing by 13.

Hammon scored seven points in the last 1:05, including a tiebreaking three-point play that put the Silver Stars ahead for good and then making two free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining to seal the win.

Bonner’s 3 at the buzzer provided the final margin.