wnba Game Recap
Dream vs Mercury Final: 78-65 - Recap
The Dream got 12 points from Asia Durr as Atlanta ran past Phoenix 78-65 on Tuesday at Gateway Center Arena.
The Dream were a -8.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 163.5.
Allisha Gray had 12 points for Atlanta and Aari McDonald chipped in with 11 points. Haley Jones had 5 assists for the Dream, while Iliana Rupert was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Phoenix got 19 points from Megan Gustafson in a losing cause and another 16 points from Brittney Griner. Moriah Jefferson contributed 3 assists for the Mercury, while Megan Gustafson had 8 rebounds.
Atlanta led at halftime, 45-33.
Atlanta won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-33.
Atlanta looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Liberty. The Mercury will aim to get back on the winning track at Chicago.