Storm edge Silver Stars
Jackson steps up late for Seattle
SEATTLE – Lauren Jackson had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Seattle Storm beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 85-82 in overtime on Saturday night.
Sue Bird scored 15 points and All-Star game MVP Swin Cash had 12 for Seattle (12-7). Camille Little had 11 points and Shannon Johnson 10.
Becky Hammon had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead San Antonio (8-10). Sophia Young and Ruth Riley added 13 points apiece.
Seattle led 81-80 when Jackson was fouled and converted a three-point play with 1:41 to go in the extra period to push the lead to four.
Ann Wauters hit a jumper with 1:01 left to pull San Antonio to 84-82. Johnson hit a free throw with 8.1 seconds left for Seattle and Hammon missed a potential tying 3 with 4.3 to go.