wnba Game Recap
Recap - Aces Defeat Phoenix 85-79
Jackie Young went off for 27 points and added 6 rebounds leading Las Vegas over Phoenix, 85-79, on Wednesday at Phoenix Suns Arena.
Bettors who backed the Aces were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -6.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 167.0.
Las Vegas got 16 points from A'ja Wilson and another 15 points from Chelsea Gray. Chelsea Gray contributed 9 assists, while A'ja Wilson cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Phoenix got 27 points from Brittney Griner in a losing cause and another 16 points from Skylar Diggins-Smith. Skylar Diggins-Smith contributed 11 assists for the Mercury, while Brittney Griner had 11 rebounds.
The Aces hit the break winning 45-44 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Las Vegas as they grabbed 36 boards, while Phoenix only had 33
Next game, Las Vegas takes its act home to face Indiana looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head on the road to face Dallas.