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Lynx vs Mercury Final: 99-68 - Recap
The battle between the Lynx and Mercury didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Phoenix was handed a 99-68 defeat on Saturday at Phoenix Suns Arena.
Minnesota was an underdog by +3.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 165.5.
Minnesota got 24 points from Kayla McBride and another 19 points from Napheesa Collier. Jessica Shepard contributed 6 assists, while Sylvia Fowles cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Phoenix got 12 points from Skylar Diggins-Smith in a losing cause and another 11 points from Diana Taurasi. Kia Vaughn contributed 4 assists for the Mercury, while Brianna Turner had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 59-41 at the break.
Minnesota had a 41-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wings. The Mercury will aim to get back on the winning track at Las Vegas.