wnba Game Recap
Phoenix Defeats Connecticut 96-86 - Recap
The Mercury got a 27-point performance from Diana Taurasi as Phoenix ran past Connecticut 96-86 on Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Mercury were a +4.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 176.0.
Brittney Griner had 27 points for Phoenix and DeWanna Bonner chipped in with 23 points. Stephanie Talbot had 5 assists for the Mercury, while DeWanna Bonner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
The Sun got a 27-point performance from Courtney Williams, who was supported by 17 points from Alyssa Thomas. Jonquel Jones had 7 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Courtney Williams grabbed 8 rebounds.
Phoenix trailed at halftime, 44-40.
Phoenix won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-30.