wnba Game Recap
Washington Defeats Los Angeles 89-71 - Recap
Ariel Atkins scored 23 points leading the Mystics to a 89-71 victory over Los Angeles at The Entertainment and Sports Arena on Thursday.
Washington won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 157.5.
Tina Charles had 20 points for Washington and Theresa Plaisance chipped in with 11 points. Natasha Cloud had 5 assists for the Mystics, while Tina Charles was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Sparks got a 11-point performance from Te'a Cooper, who was supported by 10 points from Brittney Sykes. Erica Wheeler had 4 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Kristine Anigwe grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Washington were victorious, as the score was 45-35 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Washington as they grabbed 43 boards, while Los Angeles only had 31
Washington heads into a battle against the Dream. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.