wnba Game Recap
Sparks Fall 78-72 Against Phoenix - Game Recap
Phoenix got 29 points and 11 rebounds from Brittney Griner en route to a 78-72 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday at Footprint Center.
Phoenix was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 159.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Diana Taurasi had 22 points for Phoenix and Moriah Jefferson chipped in with 11 points. Moriah Jefferson had 8 assists for the Mercury, while Brittney Griner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Sparks got a 20-point performance from Nneka Ogwumike, who was supported by 16 points from Jordin Canada. Jasmine Thomas had 4 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Nneka Ogwumike grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 42-36 at the break.
Phoenix had a 37-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Phoenix takes its act on the road to face Las Vegas looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head home to face Las Vegas.