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Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury Recap - Sky Win 101-87

Phoenix was scorched by Diamond DeShields for 25 points as the Sky defeated the Mercury 101-87 in NBA action on Wednesday.

The Sky were a +6.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 172.5.

Allie Quigley had 19 points for Chicago and Courtney Vandersloot chipped in with 17 points. Courtney Vandersloot had 11 assists for the Sky, while Cheyenne Parker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Phoenix got 30 points from DeWanna Bonner in a losing cause and another 20 points from Briann January. Briann January contributed 5 assists for the Mercury, while DeWanna Bonner had 13 rebounds.

The Sky hit the break winning 56-43 before taking care of business in the second half.

Chicago won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-30.

Chicago heads into a battle against the Wings. Phoenix, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seattle.