wnba Game Recap
Mercury vs Lynx Final: 83-79 - Recap
The Lynx were burned for 25 points by Skylar Diggins-Smith on Sunday as the Mercury picked up a 83-79 win at IMG Academy Gymnasium.
Phoenix was an underdog by +4.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 164.5.
Phoenix got 23 points from Diana Taurasi and another 10 points from Brianna Turner. Shey Peddy contributed 5 assists, while Brianna Turner cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Minnesota got 20 points from Crystal Dangerfield in a losing cause and another 13 points from Napheesa Collier. Odyssey Sims contributed 5 assists for the Lynx, while Napheesa Collier had 6 rebounds.
The Mercury hit the break winning 51-36 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Phoenix as they grabbed 41 boards, while Minnesota only had 30
Phoenix heads into a battle against the Aces. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.