wnba Game Recap
New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury Recap - Mercury Win 99-93
Phoenix earned a 99-93 victory over New York on Tuesday, getting 19 points from Brittney Griner at Footprint Center.
The Mercury were a +5.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 171.5.
Diana Taurasi had 19 points for Phoenix and Kahleah Copper chipped in with 17 points. Kahleah Copper had 7 assists for the Mercury, while Diana Taurasi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
New York got 28 points from Breanna Stewart in a losing cause and another 19 points from Sabrina Ionescu. Sabrina Ionescu contributed 8 assists for the Liberty, while Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had 9 rebounds.
The Mercury hit the break winning 50-46 before taking care of business in the second half.
New York had a 37-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Phoenix takes its act on the road to face Minnesota looking for another win. For New York, they head home to face Los Angeles.