Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jul 19, 2026

DeWanna Bonner's 21 points led Phoenix past Connecticut in a defensive showcase that crushed the market's expectations. The Mercury escaped with a 72–63 victory, combining for just 135 points—a stunning 29.5-point undercut of the 164.5 opening line. The total had ticked up one point to 165.5 by tipoff, but neither team's offense ever found rhythm.

The first half told the story of a potential shootout, with the teams combining for 76 points through 24 minutes. The second quarter was the high-water mark at 46 combined points, but the dam broke immediately after. Connecticut and Phoenix combined for only 27 in the third quarter and 32 in the fourth, a combined 59-point second half that sealed the under's fate. Brittney Griner paced the Sun with 19 points, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa added 12 points and 12 rebounds. Kahleah Copper chipped in 18 points and 4 assists for Phoenix, with Monique Akoa Makani contributing 11 points and 6 boards off the bench. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed decisively. Connecticut's 96–83 victory over Phoenix earlier this season suggested a tighter, higher-scoring matchup, but both teams' recent defensive trends—Phoenix allowing 89.0 points per game over its last 10—proved prescient in this low-scoring affair.