wnba Game Recap
Washington Falls 80-78 to Lynx - Recap
Minnesota got 24 points from Kayla McBride en route to a 80-78 victory over Washington on Saturday at Entertainment and Sports Arena.
Minnesota was the ATS victor, as they covered the +8.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 160.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Napheesa Collier had 17 points for Minnesota and Tiffany Mitchell chipped in with 10 points. Jessica Shepard had 6 assists for the Lynx, while Napheesa Collier was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Mystics got a 18-point performance from Ariel Atkins, who was supported by 14 points from Natasha Cloud. Natasha Cloud had 9 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Shakira Austin grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Lynx hit the break winning 39-32 before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota had a 39-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face New York looking for another win. For Washington, they head on the road to face Seattle.