New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Final Score & Over/Under Result — Sep 18, 2026

The third quarter proved decisive in New York's road victory, a 49-point explosion that tilted a balanced first half decisively in the Liberty's favor. After the teams traded nearly identical opening halves—39 combined points in Q1 and Q2 apiece—the Liberty and Lynx erupted for 49 combined in the third, with New York outscoring Minnesota 24–25 to seize control. Minnesota's 25 in the frame couldn't match the pace, and the Liberty's cushion held through a 47-point fourth quarter as they closed out a 93–81 win. The combined total of 174 landed just under the market line of 177.5, with DAGGER's pregame lean on the over missing by 3.5 points despite the line's late move from 177.5 to 176.5.

Breanna Stewart anchored New York's balanced attack with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Jonquel Jones added 18 points and 10 boards—a double-double foundation that proved difficult for Minnesota to counter. Sabrina Ionescu supplied 17 points and 6 assists to steer the offense. On the Lynx side, Olivia Miles led with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Kayla McBride chipped in 16 points, but Minnesota's supporting cast couldn't generate enough offensive momentum. The result extended New York's head-to-head edge this season; the teams' first meeting ended 99–86 in Liberty favor (total 185), while this contest landed considerably lower in total scoring.