wnba Game Recap
Mercury Down Atlanta 88-85 - Match Report
The Dream were burned for 38 points by Kahleah Copper on Saturday as the Mercury picked up a 88-85 win at Footprint Center.
Phoenix was an underdog by +2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 170.0.
Phoenix got 15 points from Diana Taurasi and another 10 points from Sophie Cunningham. Natasha Cloud contributed 5 assists, while Natasha Mack cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Atlanta got 22 points from Allisha Gray in a losing cause and another 21 points from Rhyne Howard. Haley Jones contributed 5 assists for the Dream, while Rhyne Howard had 9 rebounds.
The Mercury hit the break winning 43-37 before taking care of business in the second half.
Phoenix won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-33.
Phoenix looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Aces. The Dream will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Dallas.