Phoenix Mercury defeats Seattle Storm with outstanding performance by Alyssa Thomas
In an exciting WNBA matchup, the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Seattle Storm with a score of 85-82, breaking a two-game losing streak. The victory was even more special as it coincided with “Sue’s Forever Day”, where the Storm unveiled a statue of their legendary star, Sue Bird. Alyssa Thomas, a key player for the Mercury, was the figure of the match by achieving her fifth triple-double of the season. Thomas scored 19 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, demonstrating her versatility and leadership on the court. At the crucial moment, with the score 78-77 in favor of the Storm, Thomas led a 6-0 run for Phoenix, securing the victory for his team. His teammates highlighted the importance of his performance, especially in decisive moments.With this achievement, Thomas equals the total triple-doubles of all other WNBA players this season. Furthermore, she is only one away from matching her own record from the 2023 season, when she played for the Connecticut Sun.She is a physicist, intelligent, and makes timely plays. When you have an athlete like that who plays hard in every possession, she will continue to impact the game the way she does.
Noelle Quinn, Seattle coach
Sami Whitcomb, Thomas’ teammate, also had an outstanding performance with 15 points. Whitcomb praised Thomas’ consistency and impact in every game. Two of Whitcomb’s three-pointers were assisted by Thomas, who, with his 1,717 assists, moved up to seventh place on the WNBA’s all-time assists list.It’s definitely not something I think about. For me, I just want to win. We’ve had ups and downs in the second half, so for me, it’s about setting the tone and going out there and trying to win the basketball game.
Alyssa Thomas
Despite his impressive numbers, Thomas remains humble, attributing his success to his comprehensive approach to the game.She still finds us, still gives us these open looks. It’s a lot of fun to play with her and she’s still very impressive.
Sami Whitcomb
