Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 27, 2026

New York edged Phoenix 84–74 in a defensive affair that fell well short of expectations, combining for just 158 points against a 169.5 market total. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed by 11.5.

The game's tone was set immediately: the first quarter produced 46 combined points, the highest output of the night, as both teams traded baskets early. From there, the pace ground down considerably. The second half proved especially sluggish, with New York and Phoenix combining for just 73 points across the final two quarters—a stark departure from the opening frame. Q3 saw 42 combined points before a fourth-quarter collapse to 31, as both offenses sputtered down the stretch.

Marine Johannes led New York with 21 points and 5 assists, while Jonquel Jones anchored the interior with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Breanna Stewart chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. For Phoenix, Kahleah Copper's 19 points paced the Mercury, complemented by Natasha Mack's 14 points and 6 boards and Alyssa Thomas's steady 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists. The Liberty's defense tightened considerably in the second half, holding Phoenix to just 31 combined points in the final two quarters and sealing a win that vindicated the under-leaning model in what shaped up as a deliberate, possession-oriented battle.