wnba Game Recap
Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun Wrap - Connecticut Wins 89-85
Alyssa Thomas scored 27 points and added 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading Connecticut over Las Vegas, 89-85, on Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Bettors who backed the Sun were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +0.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 163.0.
Courtney Williams had 24 points for Connecticut and Bria Holmes chipped in with 8 points. Jasmine Thomas had 8 assists for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Las Vegas got 18 points from Liz Cambage in a losing cause and another 17 points from A'ja Wilson. Jackie Young contributed 5 assists for the Aces, while Dearica Hamby had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Las Vegas were victorious, as the score was 56-47 at the break.
Connecticut had a 37-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Connecticut takes its act on the road to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Las Vegas, they head on the road to face Minnesota.