US EditionAlyssa Thomas has 2nd straight triple-double to lead Mercury past the Sun 82
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUG 6 – Alyssa Thomas recorded her 14th career regular-season triple-double as Phoenix Mercury dominated Connecticut Sun with strong shooting and defense, winning 82-66.
- On Tuesday night, Alyssa Thomas posted 13 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for her second straight triple-double as Phoenix Mercury beat Connecticut Sun 82-66.
- Early on, the Phoenix Mercury set the tone by limiting the Sun to 13% shooting in the first quarter and taking a 26-6 in the second.
- Satou Sabally also provided a spark as she finished with nine points by halftime and scored 23 on 9-of-12 shooting, contributing to the Mercury's win.
- The Sun were unable to narrow the gap below 14 points after early deficits, with a road record of 1-12 this season.
- Looking at her career, Alyssa Thomas owns 14 regular-season and four playoff triple-doubles, totaling 18 in WNBA history, more than any other player.
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Jackson Progress-Argus
Alyssa Thomas leads Mercury in revenge matchup against Fever
Phoenix forward Alyssa Thomas made WNBA history Tuesday when she became the first player in league history with consecutive triple-doubles in the Mercury's rout of Connecticut.
Marietta Daily Journal
Satou Sabally gets surprise start, leads Mercury past Sun
Phoenix Mercury All-Star forward Satou Sabally, reportedly out indefinitely because of personal reasons after missing the team's Sunday game, played Tuesday night against the visiting Connecticut Sun and finished with 23 points to spark an 82-66 victory.
Associated Press News
Alyssa Thomas has 2nd straight triple-double to lead Mercury past the Sun 82-66
Alyssa Thomas had 13 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for her second straight triple-double and Satou Sabally scored 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 82-66.
WNBA – Unsurprisingly, the Mercury won the Sun. Phoenix was able to count on Alyssa Thomas' second consecutive triple-double, with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.
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