Aug 27, 2007, 16:45 GMT
San Antonio, TX - Becky Hammon scored 20 points to lead the San Antonio Silver Stars over the Sacramento Monarchs, 86-61, in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Marie Ferdinand-Harris added 17 points, seven rebounds and five steals for the Silver Stars, who evened this best-of-three set at a game apiece.
Sophia Young tallied 12 points for San Antonio, which used a 25-point second quarter to pull away. The Silver Stars shot 52.4 percent from the field for the game, including a perfect 7-of-14 from three.
Rebekkah Brunson scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Monarchs, who won the opener of this series 86-65 in Sacramento.
The finale of this series will be Monday in San Antonio.
The Silver Stars were hosting their first playoff game since the franchise moved from Utah in 2003.
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