Phoenix’s 2019 stretch — emphatic blowouts of Washington and competitive series with Seattle led by DeWanna Bonner and Brittney Griner — suggests betting angles: favor the Mercury moneyline in rematches, target Griner/Bonner player-prop overs, and consider higher game totals when Phoenix’s duo is firing.
Phoenix Mercury’s 2019 Series Snapshot: Blowouts, Battles and Playoff Momentum
The Mercury split a notable series in 2019, combining dominant wins with tightly contested WNBA games. Phoenix beat the Washington Mystics 2-1 in the season series, producing two blowouts—91-68 and 103-82—while Washington’s lone win was a 99-93 result. Those decisive Phoenix victories highlighted the team’s offensive ceiling when chemistry and rotations clicked.
Seattle Storm Series: Back-and-Forth Physicality
Seattle opened the matchup with a 77-68 victory, led by Natasha Howard’s 21 points and a 16-rebound effort. Phoenix responded on the road with a 69-67 win to knot the series, fuelled by a balanced attack from DeWanna Bonner and Brittney Griner.
The Storm reclaimed control with an 82-70 win later in the season, showcasing their depth and finishing the year 18-16.
Bonner and Griner: Phoenix’s Dynamic Duo
DeWanna Bonner was Phoenix’s scoring engine at times, exploding for 31 points in one game while adding eight rebounds, four assists and two steals. Brittney Griner delivered consistent interior production—18 points and eight rebounds in that contest—and posted stretches of dominance including a 22-point outing with seven rebounds and four assists in another loss. When both are on, the Mercury can overwhelm opponents offensively and on the glass.
Seattle’s Balanced Response
Seattle countered with multi‑option scoring. Natasha Howard produced standout all-around lines (21 points, 16 rebounds, multiple steals and blocks) while Jewell Loyd, Jordin Canada and Alysha Clark all posted double-digit games across the series. That balance allowed the Storm to win games where Phoenix leaned heavily on two primary scorers.
Season Outcome and Context
Both Phoenix and Seattle reached the playoffs in 2019, though neither made a deep run. The series results added to each franchise’s résumé—Phoenix demonstrating explosive scoring potential, Seattle showing roster depth and defensive versatility.
Betting Implications
Phoenix’s decisive wins over Washington and the proven scoring output from Bonner and Griner create clear betting angles:
Mercury moneyline in favorable matchups, player-prop overs for Griner and Bonner when healthy, and game-total overs when Phoenix’s offense is rolling.
Conversely, when facing balanced defenses like Seattle’s, consider cautious sizing or lean toward lines that account for multiple Storm scoring options.
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