Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jun 1, 2026

The market was set at 166.5, but Minnesota's opening salvo made clear the number was in immediate jeopardy. The Lynx and Mercury combined for 57 points in the first quarter alone—nearly a third of the pregame total in 12 minutes—and never looked back. By halftime, the combined 107 points had already eclipsed the over-under by 41, setting the stage for a blowout that would finish at 188, comfortably 21.5 points over the closing line. DAGGER leaned over, and it cashed.

Minnesota's offense dictated the tempo from the start. Courtney Williams led the charge with 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Olivia Miles distributed with 10 assists to go with 19 points and 4 rebounds. The Lynx's second-quarter execution was particularly sharp—32 combined points—though the second half cooled considerably as the game became a blowout, with just 37 combined points in the third. Phoenix's Kahleah Copper managed 18 points for the Mercury, but the supporting cast couldn't keep pace; Noemie Brochant added 11 points in a losing effort.

The dominance margin—34 points—reflected Minnesota's defensive prowess against a Phoenix team that had allowed just 78.5 per game over its last ten outings. The Lynx, averaging 86.1 scored in that same stretch, were far more efficient here than in their prior head-to-head meeting this season (an 88-84 MIN victory, 172 combined). The final combined total of 188 underscored how thoroughly the first-half explosion overwhelmed any second-half moderation.