wnba Game Recap
Storm Down Phoenix 102-91 - Match Report
Seattle got 29 points from Jewell Loyd en route to a 102-91 victory over Phoenix on Tuesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Bettors who backed the Storm were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 169.5.
Breanna Stewart had 16 points for Seattle and Natasha Howard chipped in with 15 points. Sue Bird had 5 assists for the Storm, while Natasha Howard was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Phoenix got 25 points from Brittney Griner in a losing cause and another 20 points from Diana Taurasi. Briann January contributed 7 assists for the Mercury, while Brittney Griner had 6 rebounds.
The Storm hit the break winning 53-44 before taking care of business in the second half.
Seattle won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-32.
Seattle heads into a battle against the Lynx. Phoenix, meanwhile, will have their next action against Las Vegas.