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Storm Down Phoenix 87-71 - Match Report
The Storm got a 29-point performance from Jewell Loyd as Seattle ran past Phoenix 87-71 on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Seattle won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 155.5.
Alysha Clark had 16 points for Seattle and Sue Bird chipped in with 11 points. Sue Bird had 4 assists for the Storm, while Breanna Stewart was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Mercury got a 23-point performance from Diana Taurasi, who was supported by 18 points from Brittney Griner. Sancho Lyttle had 4 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while DeWanna Bonner grabbed 9 rebounds.
Seattle led at halftime, 46-33.
Seattle won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-23.
Seattle looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sky. The Mercury will aim to get back on the winning track at Los Angeles.