Surprise in the WNBA! The 2025 championship will have a new owner, thanks to the spectacular performance of Alyssa Thomas.
Thomas Leads Phoenix to Victory
In a thrilling game, Thomas achieved the first triple-double with 20 points in the WNBA postseason history. Her performance led the Phoenix Mercury to the semifinals, eliminating the current champions, the New York Liberty, with a score of 79-73 in the third game.Thomas not only shone with his points, but also contributed 11 rebounds and 11 assists, adding his ninth triple-double of the season and five of the seven achieved in WNBA playoffs.
This is what she does. She impacts the game in many different ways. She cares about one thing and that is winning.
Nate Tibbetts, Mercury coach
During the game, the “MVP” cheers echoed in the stadium as Thomas shot free throws.The semifinal matchup will be against the Lynx, starting Sunday in Minnesota.Liberty forward Breanna Stewart acknowledged Thomas’s skill, despite the loss.
AT is incredible. We had a nightmare defending her. I’m sure everyone else will have it too.
Breanna Stewart, Liberty forwardThe game was close until the end, with key plays like DeWanna Bonner’s shot that extended Phoenix’s lead.The Mercury’s star trio, composed of Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally, and Thomas, combined to score or assist on 74 of the team’s 79 points. Sabally achieved her first playoff double-double, with 23 points and 12 rebounds.Phoenix dominated the rebounds with a 49-33 advantage. Copper contributed nine rebounds and 12 points.La delantera de las Liberty, Breanna Stewart, sobre Alyssa Thomas: “AT es increíble. Tuvimos una pesadilla defendiéndola. Estoy segura de que todos los demás también la tendrán.”Liberty coach Sandy Brondello commented that Phoenix executed better in crucial moments.Stewart, despite playing with an injury, led the Liberty with 30 points, but it wasn’t enough.The history between Phoenix and Minnesota favors the Lynx, but Thomas and Sabally trust in their team’s potential.
