wnba Game Recap
Mercury vs Sky Final: 83-79 - Recap
Kahleah Copper went off for 28 points and added 3 rebounds leading Phoenix over Chicago, 83-79, on Thursday at PHX Arena.
Phoenix won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 165.0.
Phoenix got 15 points from Alyssa Thomas and another 10 points from Natasha Mack. Alyssa Thomas contributed 6 assists, while Natasha Mack cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Sky got a 17-point performance from Kia Nurse, who was supported by 15 points from Kamilla Cardoso. Kamilla Cardoso had 4 assists in a losing cause for Chicago, while Angel Reese grabbed 20 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 37-30 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Chicago as they grabbed 38 boards, while Phoenix only had 34
Phoenix heads into a battle against the Liberty. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seattle.