Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Final Score & Over/Under Result — Sep 29, 2026

Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart combined for 42 points to lead New York past Minnesota 87–71, a 16-point margin that told the story of a game that never approached its pregame projection. The market total sat at 174.5, yet the teams managed just 158 combined points—a full 16.5 points under the number, with DAGGER's pregame lean toward the over missing cleanly.

The first quarter ignited quickly: 47 combined points in the opening frame suggested a potential track-meet pace. But the game slowed sharply after that. Q2 dropped to 39 combined points, and the second half proved even more sluggish—72 combined points across the final two quarters (38 in Q3, 34 in Q4). New York's defense tightened as Minnesota struggled to find rhythm. Courtney Williams led the Lynx with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Napheesa Collier added 14 points and 7 boards. Kayla McBride chipped in 14 points. For the Liberty, Stewart's 21 points and 5 rebounds paired with Jones's 21-point, 13-rebound effort, while Sabrina Ionescu orchestrated with 18 points and 7 assists.

This marked the third meeting between the teams this season; their prior contests had yielded totals of 166, 174, and 175. This time, defensive execution—particularly New York's—prevented the anticipated offensive volume, leaving the under a decisive winner.