wnba Game Recap
Los Angeles Falls 96-89 to Liberty - Recap
The Sparks were burned for 25 points by Breanna Stewart on Thursday as the Liberty picked up a 96-89 win at Barclays Center.
New York did not, however, defeat the Sparks against the spread, which closed at -16.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 160.0.
New York got 20 points from Betnijah Laney and another 17 points from Stefanie Dolson. Courtney Vandersloot contributed 10 assists, while Jonquel Jones cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Los Angeles got 30 points from Layshia Clarendon in a losing cause and another 18 points from Azurรก Stevens. Jordin Canada contributed 5 assists for the Sparks, while Azurรก Stevens had 8 rebounds.
New York trailed at halftime, 50-43.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-25.
New York heads into a battle against the Mystics. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seattle.