wnba Game Recap
Mercury Down Las Vegas 72-66 - Match Report
Phoenix got 25 points from Diana Taurasi en route to a 72-66 victory over Las Vegas on Sunday at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Phoenix won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 167.5.
Phoenix got 19 points from Brittney Griner and another 14 points from DeWanna Bonner. Briann January contributed 4 assists, while Brittney Griner cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Las Vegas got 17 points from A'ja Wilson in a losing cause and another 16 points from Kayla McBride. Kelsey Plum contributed 6 assists for the Aces, while Ji-Su Park had 11 rebounds.
Phoenix led at halftime, 50-37.
Phoenix had a 49-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Phoenix heads into a battle against the Wings. Las Vegas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.