wnba Game Recap
Mercury Down New York 83-67 - Match Report
Phoenix got 30 points from Skylar Diggins-Smith en route to a 83-67 victory over New York on Saturday at IMG Academy Gymnasium.
Phoenix won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -12.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 167.5.
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough had 15 points for Phoenix and Kia Vaughn chipped in with 12 points. Brianna Turner had 4 assists for the Mercury, while Brianna Turner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
New York got 13 points from Joyner Holmes in a losing cause and another 12 points from Layshia Clarendon. Layshia Clarendon contributed 3 assists for the Liberty, while Joyner Holmes had 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 45-38 at the break.
New York had a 53-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Phoenix looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sun. The Liberty will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.