The Sparks came from behind to edge out San Antonio. The game meant nothing to the Stars in the standings-- they've felt like a lottery team for several weeks-- but a win would have sent over 9,000 fans home happy.

Instead, Holdsclaw blocked Wendy Palmer-Daniel, then broke a tie on a jump shot with 14 seconds to go. The Stars led by 4 at the break but shot just 17-27 from the line.

The Sparks can breathe easier: either a Phoenix loss today in Seattle, or another Sparks win tonight in Houston, would give L.A. a postseason. Lisa Leslie says they're a real team again: "We played through our offense, as opposed to trying to go one on one, and it was very successful for us."

The Silver Stars look to the future with Dan Hughes, who built solid teams in Cleveland.