wnba Game Recap
Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Wrap - Phoenix Wins 84-77
Diana Taurasi went off for 25 points and added 5 rebounds leading Phoenix over Connecticut, 84-77, on Thursday at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
The Mercury were a -6.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 169.5.
Phoenix got 23 points from Brittney Griner and another 12 points from DeWanna Bonner. Yvonne Turner contributed 5 assists, while DeWanna Bonner cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
The Sun got a 11-point performance from Chiney Ogwumike, who was supported by 11 points from Rachel Banham. Alex Bentley had 3 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Morgan Tuck grabbed 8 rebounds.
The Mercury hit the break winning 50-41 before taking care of business in the second half.
Phoenix had a 42-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Phoenix heads into a battle against the Dream. Connecticut, meanwhile, will have their next action against Las Vegas.