wnba Game Recap
Recap - Lynx Defeat Phoenix 86-77
Kayla McBride scored 18 points leading the Lynx to a 86-77 victory over Phoenix at Footprint Center on Wednesday.
The Lynx were a -6.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 161.5.
Minnesota got 16 points from Sylvia Fowles and another 15 points from Jessica Shepard. Moriah Jefferson contributed 12 assists, while Jessica Shepard cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Phoenix got 24 points from Sophie Cunningham in a losing cause and another 21 points from Shey Peddy. Diamond DeShields contributed 10 assists for the Mercury, while Shey Peddy had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 42-40 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Minnesota as they grabbed 38 boards, while Phoenix only had 27
Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face Seattle looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head home to face Dallas.