wnba Game Recap
Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Wrap - Connecticut Wins 88-69
Connecticut earned a 88-69 victory over Phoenix on Friday, getting 20 points from Brionna Jones at Footprint Center.
Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 155.5.
Marina Mabrey had 19 points for Connecticut and DeWanna Bonner chipped in with 14 points. Alyssa Thomas had 11 assists for the Sun, while Brionna Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Phoenix got 26 points from Brittney Griner in a losing cause and another 17 points from Natasha Cloud. Natasha Cloud contributed 7 assists for the Mercury, while Brittney Griner had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 46-38 at the break.
Connecticut had a 38-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Connecticut takes its act on the road to face Las Vegas looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head on the road to face Chicago.