wnba Game Recap
Liberty vs Mercury Final: 81-78 - Recap
New York earned a 81-78 victory over Phoenix on Wednesday, getting 22 points from Sabrina Ionescu at Barclays Center.
New York did not, however, defeat the Mercury against the spread, which closed at -14.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 173.0.
Jonquel Jones had 20 points for New York and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton chipped in with 15 points. Sabrina Ionescu had 9 assists for the Liberty, while Breanna Stewart was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Phoenix got 21 points from Natasha Cloud in a losing cause and another 20 points from Kahleah Copper. Sug Sutton contributed 7 assists for the Mercury, while Kahleah Copper had 9 rebounds.
The Liberty hit the break winning 47-44 before taking care of business in the second half.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-34.
New York heads into a battle against the Mystics. Phoenix, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.