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Mystics Fall 99-90 Against Phoenix - Game Recap

Washington was scorched by Skylar Diggins-Smith for 27 points as the Mercury defeated the Mystics 99-90 in NBA action on Sunday.

The Mercury were a +6.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 160.5.

Phoenix got 20 points from Diana Taurasi and another 13 points from Diamond DeShields. Diana Taurasi contributed 7 assists, while Brianna Turner cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Washington got 18 points from Myisha Hines-Allen in a losing cause and another 15 points from Ariel Atkins. Natasha Cloud contributed 7 assists for the Mystics, while Myisha Hines-Allen had 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Washington were victorious, as the score was 39-38 at the break.

Washington won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-30.