wnba Game Recap
Washington Mystics vs Las Vegas Aces Wrap - Las Vegas Wins 88-73
Las Vegas got 16 points from Jackie Young en route to a 88-73 victory over Washington on Saturday at IMG Academy Gymnasium.
Bettors who backed the Aces were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 162.0.
Las Vegas got 14 points from Dearica Hamby and another 12 points from A'ja Wilson. Danielle Robinson contributed 7 assists, while Carolyn Swords cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Washington got 17 points from Ariel Atkins in a losing cause and another 12 points from Tianna Hawkins. Stella Johnson contributed 5 assists for the Mystics, while Emma Meesseman had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Las Vegas were victorious, as the score was 43-31 at the break.
Washington had a 39-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Las Vegas takes its act on the road to face Chicago looking for another win. For Washington, they head home to face Atlanta.