US EditionSparks Can’t Overcome Alyssa Thomas’ Triple-Double in Loss to Mercury
Alyssa Thomas set a new WNBA single-season record with her seventh triple-double, contributing 12 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists in the Phoenix Mercury's victory.
- On Tuesday, Alyssa Thomas set a WNBA single-season record with her seventh triple-double as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 92-84 at Crypto.com Arena.
- Following a standout showing on Friday, Thomas had 13 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists, showcasing the all-around play that paved the way for her record-breaking night.
- The Mercury complemented Thomas with 28 assists on 33 field goals, five players in double figures, and bench players hitting nine threes to secure a 92-84 win over the Los Angeles Sparks rally.
- Phoenix's win repositioned the team in the standings, improving the Phoenix Mercury to 23-14 and moving past New York , while the Los Angeles Sparks fell to 17-19 and remain ninth with eight regular-season games left, though they have three games in hand on eighth-place Seattle.
- Thomas capped the night by securing her 18th career triple-double with 2:50 left on a shot in the lane, setting a milestone ahead of the WNBA playoffs about two weeks away.
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Alyssa Thomas Makes WNBA History In Mercury Win vs. Sparks
Alyssa Thomas made incredible WNBA history following her performance in Tuesday’s matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Los Angeles Sparks.In 35 minutes of action, Thomas finished with a stat line of 12 points, 16 rebounds, 15 assists, and three steals. She shot 5-of-9 from the field and 2-of-4 from the free-throw line.Thomas ended up making league history that involved one of her past records. She surpassed her own record for the most triple-…
Pasadena Star News
Sparks can’t overcome Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double in loss to Mercury
LOS ANGELES — Dearica Hamby, Rickea Jackson and Kelsey Plum combined for 66 points for the Sparks, but the team could not overcome the Phoenix Mercury’s crisp, balanced scoring attack led by Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double in a 92-84 loss on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Hamby had a team-high 25 points, eight rebounds and five steals. Jackson had 21 points while shooting 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and Plum added 20 points as the Sparks contin…
Associated Press News
Thomas sets WNBA single-season record with 7 triple-doubles as the Mercury beat the Sparks 92-84
Alyssa Thomas had 12 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists for her WNBA single-season record seventh triple-double, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 92-84.
Former USK Prague center Allysa Thomas recorded her seventh WNBA triple-double of the season, breaking her own record. The Phoenix player contributed 12 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists in a 92-84 win over Los Angeles.
The execution, intensity and rhythm defined Tuesday’s game at Crypto.com Arena, where the Sparks had to face Phoenix Mercury at their third meeting of the season, the Sparks lost for the third time against Mercury, 92-84. Prior to the match, Sparks coach Lynne Roberts emphasized the importance of focusing on both ends of the ground. “For us offensively, she will go to the pace and be ready to run,” Roberts said. “She must execute with intensity …
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