wnba Game Recap
Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury Recap - Mercury Win 105-81
The battle between the Mercury and Fever didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Indiana was handed a 105-81 defeat on Thursday at IMG Academy Gymnasium.
Phoenix was the ATS victor, as they covered the -7.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 173.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Skylar Diggins-Smith had 28 points for Phoenix and Diana Taurasi chipped in with 27 points. Skylar Diggins-Smith had 8 assists for the Mercury, while Brianna Turner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Fever got a 16-point performance from Kelsey Mitchell, who was supported by 14 points from Candice Dupree. Candice Dupree had 5 assists in a losing cause for Indiana, while Natalie Achonwa grabbed 10 rebounds.
Phoenix led at halftime, 54-46.
Indiana had a 35-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Phoenix heads into a battle against the Liberty. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Connecticut.