wnba Game Recap
Phoenix Falls 99-95 to Liberty - Recap
Breanna Stewart scored 43 points and added 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading New York over Phoenix, 99-95, on Wednesday at Barclays Center.
New York won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -15.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 167.0.
New York got 14 points from Betnijah Laney and another 13 points from Jonquel Jones. Sabrina Ionescu contributed 9 assists, while Breanna Stewart cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Mercury got a 23-point performance from Diana Taurasi, who was supported by 21 points from Brittney Griner. Diana Taurasi had 7 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Brittney Griner grabbed 8 rebounds.
New York led at halftime, 53-46.
New York had a 30-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Seattle looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head on the road to face Minnesota.