wnba Game Recap
Phoenix Defeats Atlanta 91-71 - Recap
Atlanta was run off the court by the Mercury on Thursday as Phoenix blasted the Dream 91-71 at Footprint Center.
The Mercury were a +7.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 164.0.
Diana Taurasi had 42 points for Phoenix and Michaela Onyenwere chipped in with 8 points. Moriah Jefferson had 4 assists for the Mercury, while Megan Gustafson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Atlanta got 20 points from Cheyenne Parker in a losing cause and another 14 points from Rhyne Howard. Aari McDonald contributed 5 assists for the Dream, while Cheyenne Parker had 7 rebounds.
Phoenix led at halftime, 43-36.
Phoenix had a 39-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Phoenix takes its act home to face Seattle looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head home to face Indiana.