wnba Game Recap
Mercury vs Fever Final: 85-82 - Recap
The Fever were burned for 29 points by Brittney Griner on Sunday as the Mercury picked up a 85-82 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Phoenix won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 160.5.
Diana Taurasi had 18 points for Phoenix and Sophie Cunningham chipped in with 13 points. Sug Sutton had 7 assists for the Mercury, while Michaela Onyenwere was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Fever got a 29-point performance from NaLyssa Smith, who was supported by 17 points from Erica Wheeler. Erica Wheeler had 8 assists in a losing cause for Indiana, while NaLyssa Smith grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 43-42 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Indiana as they grabbed 31 boards, while Phoenix only had 29
Phoenix heads into a battle against the Storm. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.