wnba Game Recap
Phoenix Mercury vs Connecticut Sun Recap - Mercury Win 83-75
Alyssa Thomas scored 14 points leading the Mercury to a 83-75 victory over Connecticut at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday.
Phoenix won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -14.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 157.5.
Alexa Held had 14 points for Phoenix and Kahleah Copper chipped in with 13 points. Alyssa Thomas had 11 assists for the Mercury, while Satou Sabally was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
The Sun got a 16-point performance from Aneesah Morrow, who was supported by 13 points from Jacy Sheldon. Marina Mabrey had 7 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 48-36 at the break.
Phoenix won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-37.
Next game, Phoenix takes its act on the road to face New York looking for another win. For Connecticut, they head home to face Dallas.