wnba Game Recap
Recap - Storm Defeat Phoenix 80-62
Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points leading the Storm to a 80-62 victory over Phoenix at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed the Storm were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 164.5.
Seattle got 17 points from Skylar Diggins-Smith and another 15 points from Jewell Loyd. Jewell Loyd contributed 6 assists, while Ezi Magbegor cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Phoenix got 19 points from Kahleah Copper in a losing cause and another 10 points from Natasha Cloud. Natasha Cloud contributed 5 assists for the Mercury, while Kahleah Copper had 7 rebounds.
Seattle led at halftime, 46-33.
Seattle won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-33.
Seattle heads into a battle against the Aces. Phoenix, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.