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Phoenix Defeats Seattle 97-77 - Recap

Seattle was run off the court by the Mercury on Wednesday as Phoenix blasted the Storm 97-77 at Footprint Center.

The Mercury were a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 163.5.

Phoenix got 22 points from Tina Charles and another 19 points from Skylar Diggins-Smith. Skylar Diggins-Smith contributed 6 assists, while Tina Charles cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

The Storm got a 26-point performance from Jewell Loyd, who was supported by 14 points from Sue Bird. Sue Bird had 6 assists in a losing cause for Seattle, while Jantel Lavender grabbed 5 rebounds.

Phoenix led at halftime, 39-31.

Phoenix won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-29.