wnba Game Recap
Storm Down Atlanta 80-78 - Match Report
Skylar Diggins scored 21 points and added 11 assists for a double-double, leading Seattle over Atlanta, 80-78, on Friday at Rogers Arena.
Seattle won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 159.5.
Nneka Ogwumike had 16 points for Seattle and Brittney Sykes chipped in with 13 points. Skylar Diggins had 11 assists for the Storm, while Dominique Malonga was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Dream got a 21-point performance from Rhyne Howard, who was supported by 18 points from Brionna Jones. Allisha Gray had 4 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Brionna Jones grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Seattle were victorious, as the score was 40-34 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Atlanta as they grabbed 37 boards, while Seattle only had 30
Next game, Seattle takes its act home to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head on the road to face Golden State.