Alyssa Thomas Makes WNBA History with Consecutive Triple-Doubles
In an unprecedented milestone in WNBA history, Alyssa Thomas has achieved an impressive feat: becoming the first player to record three consecutive triple-doubles. The Phoenix Mercury star demonstrated her exceptional versatility on the court, leading her team to a resounding victory over the Indiana Fever with a final score of 95-60. Thomas capped off his outstanding performance with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, securing his place in the league’s record books. With this achievement, Thomas has a total of 19 triple-doubles in her career, a figure that far surpasses any other player in the WNBA.In his last three games, Thomas has accumulated impressive statistics: 41 points, 33 rebounds, and 32 assists, solidifying his dominance on the court. DeWanna Bonner contributed 23 points, her season-best. Satou Sabally added 15 points and eight rebounds, while Kahleah Copper scored 11 points for the Mercury. The 35-point victory represents the third-largest in Mercury franchise history. With a record of 19-11, the team equals its total wins from last season.It’s a great honor. Much credit to my teammates. They helped me get it tonight. Being the first in history, not many people can say that about anything.
Alyssa Thomas
On the Indiana Fever side, Sophie Cunningham scored 18 points and made 5 of 8 three-pointers. Kelsey Mitchell added 12 points. Caitlin Clark missed her ninth consecutive game due to a groin injury. After Indiana cut the lead to 53-44 in the third quarter, the Mercury responded with a 14-0 run, capped by a Sami Whitcomb three-pointer, extending their lead to 23 points. Indiana struggled to score for more than four minutes in the third quarter, finishing with only 11 points in that period. The regular season series is tied 1-1, with the last meeting scheduled for September 2nd in Phoenix.Simply supporting each other. We’ve had a lot of adversity this season, injuries and things like that. I think we’re starting to catch our second wind.
Alyssa Thomas
