wnba Game Recap
Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky Recap - Mercury Win 84-83
Phoenix earned a 84-83 victory over Chicago on Tuesday, getting 24 points from Skylar Diggins-Smith at Wintrust Arena.
Bettors who backed the Mercury were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 162.5.
Kia Nurse had 18 points for Phoenix and Brittney Griner chipped in with 13 points. Shey Peddy had 6 assists for the Mercury, while Kia Nurse was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Sky got a 26-point performance from Diamond DeShields, who was supported by 17 points from Courtney Vandersloot. Courtney Vandersloot had 10 assists in a losing cause for Chicago, while Ruthy Hebard grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Mercury hit the break winning 47-36 before taking care of business in the second half.
Phoenix won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-28.