wnba Game Recap
Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm Recap - Storm Win 81-71
Seattle earned a 81-71 victory over Phoenix on Sunday, getting 24 points from Jewell Loyd at Climate Pledge Arena.
The Storm were a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 160.5.
Seattle got 17 points from Ezi Magbegor and another 10 points from Kia Nurse. Sami Whitcomb contributed 8 assists, while Mercedes Russell cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Mercury got a 25-point performance from Sophie Cunningham, who was supported by 14 points from Moriah Jefferson. Diana Taurasi had 7 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Brittney Griner grabbed 10 rebounds.
Seattle led at halftime, 51-35.
Seattle had a 38-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Seattle heads into a battle against the Lynx. Phoenix, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.