wnba Game Recap
Recap - Aces Defeat Phoenix 103-99
The Aces got a 34-point performance from Jackie Young as Las Vegas handed Phoenix a 103-99 defeat on Thursday at Footprint Center.
The Aces earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -5.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 169.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
A'ja Wilson had 32 points for Las Vegas and Kelsey Plum chipped in with 16 points. Kelsey Plum had 5 assists for the Aces, while A'ja Wilson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
The Mercury got a 25-point performance from Brittney Griner, who was supported by 22 points from Diana Taurasi. Natasha Cloud had 6 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Brittney Griner grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Las Vegas were victorious, as the score was 54-51 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Las Vegas as they grabbed 37 boards, while Phoenix only had 23
Next game, Las Vegas takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head home to face Seattle.