Wauters' buzzer-beater sinks Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Ann Wauters hit a jumper from the free-throw line at the buzzer to lift the San Antonio Silver Stars to a 89-87 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.

Becky Hammon scored 22 points for Silver Stars (10-11), who moved within a half-game of the Lynx for third place in the Western Conference.

Nicky Anosike led Minnesota with 24 points.

The Lynx (11-11) trailed by as many as 17 in the third quarter, but climbed back into the game with a 20-5 run. Anosike hit a three-pointer with :20.1 on the clock to tie the game 87-87.

But on the final possession, Hammon drew the defense, then hit a wide-open Wauters, who hit the final shot as time expired.

Hammon had a dozen points in the third quarter and San Antonio hit from beyond the 3-point line five times. The Silver Stars made 13 3-pointers.

Anosike scored 12 points as the Lynx led 20-19 after one quarter. There were 10 lead changes in the first half, and San Antonio claimed the last one shortly before halftime, scoring eight points in the final minute of the half to open up a 41-36 lead.

Minnesota has lost six of its last eight. San Antonio has won twice in Minneapolis this season after losing 12 consecutive games at Target Center dating back to 2002.