wnba Game Recap
Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm Wrap - Phoenix Wins 85-80
Seattle was victimized for 23 points and 16 rebounds by Brittney Griner as the Mercury defeated the Storm 85-80 in NBA action on Sunday.
Bettors who backed the Mercury were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 160.0.
Skylar Diggins-Smith had 20 points for Phoenix and Diana Taurasi chipped in with 14 points. Skylar Diggins-Smith had 6 assists for the Mercury, while Brittney Griner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
Seattle got 18 points from Katie Lou Samuelson in a losing cause and another 16 points from Sue Bird. Jewell Loyd contributed 5 assists for the Storm, while Mercedes Russell had 12 rebounds.
Phoenix trailed at halftime, 35-32.
Phoenix won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-39.