Phoenix Mercury vs Golden State Valkyries Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 10, 2026

Janelle Salaun's 21-point, 3-rebound performance lifted Golden State past Phoenix 95–79, as the Valkyries powered through a third-quarter surge that ultimately decided a game settling well above the market total. Combined scoring hit 174 points, landing 14.5 points over the 159.5 pregame line—a decisive miss for DAGGER's under call.

The first half told a competitive story, with both teams combining for 79 points through two quarters. Golden State built an early cushion in Q2, outscoring Phoenix 31–11 to grab control, but the Mercury stormed back in Q3, when combined output spiked to 49 points—the game's highest-scoring quarter. Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas anchored that push with 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Jovana Nogic added 16 points. Yet Golden State's three-headed scoring attack—Salaun, Gabby Williams (19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists), and Kayla Thornton (19 points)—proved too much to overcome. The Valkyries closed out Q4 with 29 points to seal the win and finish with a 16-point margin.

Phoenix's recent form entering the contest suggested offensive firepower: 85.1 points per game over its last 10. Golden State, by contrast, had been averaging just 75.9 points allowed in that same span—a defensive strength that showed up decisively in the second quarter and, ultimately, over the full 48 minutes.