wnba Game Recap
Minnesota Defeats New York 94-89 - Recap
Minnesota got 23 points from Bridget Carleton en route to a 94-89 victory over New York on Tuesday at UBS Arena.
Bettors who backed the Lynx were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 163.5.
Minnesota got 21 points from Napheesa Collier and another 15 points from Cecilia Zandalasini. Courtney Williams contributed 8 assists, while Alanna Smith cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
The Liberty got a 24-point performance from Breanna Stewart, who was supported by 23 points from Sabrina Ionescu. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had 6 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Jonquel Jones grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New York were victorious, as the score was 50-47 at the break.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-25.
Minnesota heads into a battle against the Wings. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.