wnba Game Recap
New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury Wrap - Phoenix Wins 83-82
The Mercury got 22 points from Skylar Diggins-Smith as Phoenix ran past New York 83-82 on Thursday at Grand Canyon University Arena.
Phoenix did not, however, defeat the Liberty against the spread, which closed at -10.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go PUSH the closing number of 165.0.
Sophie Cunningham had 21 points for Phoenix and Brittney Griner chipped in with 16 points. Brittney Griner had 6 assists for the Mercury, while Brittney Griner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Liberty got a 25-point performance from Betnijah Laney, who was supported by 16 points from Natasha Howard. Sabrina Ionescu had 11 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Natasha Howard grabbed 10 rebounds.
Phoenix trailed at halftime, 41-37.
The rebound battle favored Phoenix as they grabbed 35 boards, while New York only had 31