wnba Game Recap
Washington Falls 85-84 to Mercury - Recap
The Mercury grabbed a 85-84 win over the Mystics on Tuesday, behind a 24-point effort from Skylar Diggins-Smith at IMG Academy Gymnasium.
Phoenix did not, however, defeat the Mystics against the spread, which closed at -4.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 164.0.
Diana Taurasi had 23 points for Phoenix and Shey Peddy chipped in with 12 points. Diana Taurasi had 6 assists for the Mercury, while Brianna Turner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Washington got 25 points from Leilani Mitchell in a losing cause and another 18 points from Emma Meesseman. Leilani Mitchell contributed 4 assists for the Mystics, while Myisha Hines-Allen had 9 rebounds.
Phoenix trailed at halftime, 46-35.