wnba Game Recap
Washington Falls 88-87 to Mercury - Recap
The Mystics were burned for 34 points by Diana Taurasi on Sunday as the Mercury picked up a 88-87 win at IMG Academy Gymnasium.
The Mercury earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -4.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 167.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Kia Vaughn had 16 points for Phoenix and Bria Hartley chipped in with 11 points. Bria Hartley had 5 assists for the Mercury, while Brianna Turner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
The Mystics got a 19-point performance from Tianna Hawkins, who was supported by 18 points from Ariel Atkins. Myisha Hines-Allen had 8 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Myisha Hines-Allen grabbed 13 rebounds.
Phoenix trailed at halftime, 39-38.
Phoenix had a 37-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Phoenix heads into a battle against the Sun. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.