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Connecticut Defeats Phoenix 84-67 - Recap
Connecticut earned a 84-67 victory over Phoenix on Friday, getting 16 points from Jonquel Jones at Phoenix Suns Arena.
Connecticut was an underdog by +2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 161.0.
Jasmine Thomas had 15 points for Connecticut and DeWanna Bonner chipped in with 14 points. DeWanna Bonner had 5 assists for the Sun, while Jonquel Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Mercury got a 20-point performance from Skylar Diggins-Smith, who was supported by 13 points from Diana Taurasi. Diana Taurasi had 4 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Brittney Griner grabbed 5 rebounds.
Connecticut led at halftime, 48-30.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-24.
Next game, Connecticut takes its act on the road to face Las Vegas looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head home to face Las Vegas.