wnba Game Recap
Aces vs Mercury Final: 86-74 - Recap
The Aces grabbed a 86-74 win over the Mercury on Tuesday, behind a 20-point effort from Kelsey Plum at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Bettors who backed the Aces were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 170.0.
Jackie Young had 19 points for Las Vegas and A'ja Wilson chipped in with 16 points. Chelsea Gray had 9 assists for the Aces, while A'ja Wilson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Mercury got a 17-point performance from Tina Charles, who was supported by 13 points from Shey Peddy. Skylar Diggins-Smith had 6 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Tina Charles grabbed 9 rebounds.
Las Vegas trailed at halftime, 43-39.
Phoenix won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-29.
Next game, Las Vegas takes its act home to face Minnesota looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head home to face Dallas.