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Mercury Fall 87-63 Against Connecticut - Game Recap
Phoenix was run off the court by the Sun on Tuesday as Connecticut blasted the Mercury 87-63 at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Bettors who backed the Sun were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -10.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 167.0.
Connecticut got 16 points from Natisha Hiedeman and another 12 points from DeWanna Bonner. Alyssa Thomas contributed 10 assists, while Alyssa Thomas cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Mercury got a 15-point performance from Skylar Diggins-Smith, who was supported by 15 points from Sophie Cunningham. Skylar Diggins-Smith had 4 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Brianna Turner grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 35-25 at the break.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-33.