Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury Final Score & Over/Under Result — Aug 27, 2026

Kahleah Copper's 35 points carried Phoenix, but it wasn't enough to overcome a fourth-quarter surge by Washington that sent the Mystics past the Mercury 80–73 in a contest that fell short of the 164.5 total. The combined 153 came in 11.5 points under the market, as a tight, defensive second half erased the relatively balanced scoring of the opening 24 minutes.

The first half told a different story: the teams combined for 77 points, with Q1 (38 combined) and Q2 (39 combined) moving the game at a steady pace. Washington's Georgia Amoore led the early charge with 25 points and 4 assists, while Kiki Iriafen chipped in 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Mystics. Phoenix countered through Copper's dominance, and Natasha Mack's 9 rebounds held the board war close. The second half flipped the script entirely. Q3 became a grind at just 33 combined points before Q4 exploded to 43 combined—but Washington's 27-point quarter edged Phoenix's 16 to seal the win. Shakira Austin's 11 points and 7 rebounds provided depth for the visitors, while Lexi Held's 8 points offered support on the home side.

DAGGER leaned over pregame, and the number missed decisively. Recent form favored Washington's scoring efficiency (87.8 per game), and the two teams' three meetings this season had graded as mixed—a 178-total shootout (WAS 94–84 PHX) bookended by a 170-point affair (PHX 75–95 WAS)—but the defensive grip in the second half proved decisive.