wnba Game Recap
Aces vs Mercury Final: 85-82 - Recap
The Mercury were burned for 27 points by Kayla McBride on Thursday as the Aces picked up a 85-82 win at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Las Vegas won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +9.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 172.0.
Las Vegas got 18 points from A'ja Wilson and another 10 points from Tamera Young. Kayla McBride contributed 3 assists, while A'ja Wilson cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Phoenix got 33 points from Diana Taurasi in a losing cause and another 19 points from Brittney Griner. Diana Taurasi contributed 6 assists for the Mercury, while Angel Robinson had 11 rebounds.
Las Vegas led at halftime, 46-37.
Las Vegas heads into a battle against the Fever. Phoenix, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.