Thomas units WNBA single-season report with 7 triple-doubles as Mercury beat Sparks
LOS ANGELES — Alyssa Thomas had 12 factors, 16 rebounds and 15 assists for her WNBA single-season report seventh triple-double, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 92-84 on Tuesday night time.
Thomas secured her 18th profession triple-double with 2:50 left within the fourth quarter on a shot within the lane. She broke her personal report of six triple-doubles in a season, set in 2023.
Thomas, who had 13 factors, 12 rebounds and 16 assists in a win on Friday, additionally grew to become the primary participant in WNBA historical past to submit not less than 10 factors, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a recreation.
Phoenix (23-14) moved previous New York (23-15) for sole possession of fourth place within the WNBA standings.
Satou Sabally had a team-high 19 factors and Kahleah Copper added 18 for Phoenix. Sami Whitcomb made 5 of her first six 3-pointers and completed with 17 factors. DeWanna Bonner added 14 factors.
The Mercury went 11 of 25 from 3-point vary, with 9 makes coming from gamers off the bench.
Dearica Hamby had 25 factors, eight rebounds and 5 steals for Los Angeles (17-19). Rickea Jackson had 21 factors and 4 3-pointers, and Kelsey Plum scored 20. Plum reached 700 factors on the season — the third time she’s accomplished that in her profession.
Thomas had only one level at halftime after making an attempt two subject objectives, to go together with 10 assists and 7 rebounds.
