Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 29, 2026

Phoenix's visit to New York came amid divergent offensive trajectories: the Mercury had been averaging 85.7 points per game over their last ten outings, while the Liberty sat at 85.6, making this a matchup between two evenly matched scoring units. Yet the game unfolded as a defensive showcase, with the combined 143 points landing well short of the 170.5 market total—a 27.5-point shortfall that left DAGGER's over call in the dust.

The third quarter proved the only offensive flourish, with the teams combining for 48 points and building the bulk of the day's offense. But the first and second quarters told the real story: just 28 combined points in Q1 and 37 in Q2 set a defensive tone that neither team could shake. Phoenix's Kahleah Copper (16 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast) and Alyssa Thomas (15 pts, 3 reb, 8 ast) led the Mercury's effort, while New York's Pauline Astier (16 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast) and Jonquel Jones (9 pts, 9 reb, 2 ast) anchored the Liberty's grind. The Liberty pulled away in the second half, outscoring Phoenix 41–38 over the final two quarters to secure a 75–68 victory. This stark departure from the teams' recent form—and a dramatic turn from their May meeting, which totaled 158—underscored how thoroughly both defenses dominated the pace and rhythm.