Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jul 29, 2026

Alyssa Thomas put on a two-way clinic with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists to lead Phoenix to a 91-89 win over Golden State, but the real winner was anyone who backed the over. The combined 180 points sailed 23.5 points clear of the 156.5 market total, with DAGGER's pregame call cashing decisively.

The second half became the decisive battleground. After a balanced first 16 minutes—both teams combining for 80 points—the pace accelerated sharply in the third and fourth quarters, with 46 and 54 combined points respectively. Phoenix's 31-point fourth quarter proved the difference as Kahleah Copper (27 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists) and DeWanna Bonner (17 points, 10 rebounds) closed out the home team's win. Golden State mounted a counterattack through Cecilia Zandalasini (16 points, 3 assists) and Veronica Burton (15 points, 5 assists), but their bench contributors couldn't quite bridge the gap. Janelle Salaun chipped in 13 points off the bench for the Valkyries.

The elevated scoring makes sense in context: Phoenix had allowed 87.6 points per game over its last ten, while Golden State had scored 78.7. In their two prior meetings this season, the teams combined for 168 and 174 points respectively. This time, they pushed the ceiling, with the fourth quarter alone accounting for 54 combined points—a reminder that in close games, late-game pace and hunting possessions can quickly erase any total ceiling.