wnba Game Recap
Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury Recap - Mercury Win 85-77
Brittney Griner scored 29 points and added 15 rebounds for a double-double, leading Phoenix over Seattle, 85-77, on Friday at Phoenix Suns Arena.
Bettors who backed the Mercury were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 164.0.
Phoenix got 26 points from Skylar Diggins-Smith and another 8 points from Kia Nurse. Skylar Diggins-Smith contributed 6 assists, while Brittney Griner cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
The Storm got a 16-point performance from Jewell Loyd, who was supported by 15 points from Breanna Stewart. Sue Bird had 5 assists in a losing cause for Seattle, while Breanna Stewart grabbed 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 39-34 at the break.
Phoenix had a 39-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.