wnba Game Recap
Sun Down Phoenix 92-88 - Match Report
The Sun got 24 points from Jonquel Jones as Connecticut ran past Phoenix 92-88 on Friday at Footprint Center.
The Sun won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Connecticut got 18 points from Brionna Jones and another 14 points from DeWanna Bonner. Alyssa Thomas contributed 7 assists, while Alyssa Thomas cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Mercury got a 32-point performance from Diana Taurasi, who was supported by 22 points from Skylar Diggins-Smith. Skylar Diggins-Smith had 6 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Skylar Diggins-Smith grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Sun hit the break losing 45-42 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 35 boards, while Phoenix only had 23
Next game, Connecticut takes its act on the road to face Seattle looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head home to face Los Angeles.