wnba Game Recap
Connecticut Falls 72-66 to Mercury - Recap
Phoenix earned a 72-66 victory over Connecticut on Tuesday, getting 17 points from Sophie Cunningham at Footprint Center.
Phoenix won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +7.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 163.0.
Phoenix got 15 points from Diana Taurasi and another 12 points from Brittney Griner. Brittney Griner contributed 5 assists, while Brianna Turner cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Sun got a 19-point performance from DeWanna Bonner, who was supported by 11 points from Alyssa Thomas. Alyssa Thomas had 7 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while DeWanna Bonner grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 43-34 at the break.
Phoenix won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-32.
Phoenix heads into a battle against the Sky. Connecticut, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.