wnba Game Recap
Mercury vs Aces Final: 87-84 - Recap
Brittney Griner scored 28 points for Phoenix on Friday, leading the Mercury to a 87-84 victory over Las Vegas at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The Mercury were a +5.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 168.5.
Phoenix got 24 points from Diana Taurasi and another 15 points from Shey Peddy. Skylar Diggins-Smith contributed 8 assists, while Brianna Turner cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Las Vegas got 22 points from Kelsey Plum in a losing cause and another 22 points from Chelsea Gray. Chelsea Gray contributed 6 assists for the Aces, while Liz Cambage had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 44-42 at the break.
Las Vegas had a 38-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.