wnba Game Recap
New York Falls 84-81 to Mercury - Recap
Phoenix earned a 84-81 victory over New York on Thursday, getting 23 points from Diana Taurasi at Footprint Center.
The Mercury won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -4.5-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Phoenix got 23 points from Sophie Cunningham and another 13 points from Skylar Diggins-Smith. Skylar Diggins-Smith contributed 9 assists, while Skylar Diggins-Smith cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
New York got 22 points from Sabrina Ionescu in a losing cause and another 16 points from Stefanie Dolson. Marine Johannes contributed 6 assists for the Liberty, while Sabrina Ionescu had 10 rebounds.
Phoenix led at halftime, 42-34.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-30.
Phoenix looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lynx. The Liberty will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Las Vegas.