Mercury Edge Sparks 92-84 in Los Angeles
On August 26, 2025, Alyssa Thomas delivered a historic performance as the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 92-84 at Crypto.com Arena. Thomas recorded a record-breaking triple-double, finishing with 12 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists, surpassing her own single-season record with her seventh triple-double of the year.
Key Performances
- Phoenix Mercury:
- Alyssa Thomas: 12 points, 16 rebounds, 15 assists
- Satou Sabally: 19 points
- Kahleah Copper: 18 points
- Sami Whitcomb: 17 points (5/7 from three)
- DeWanna Bonner: 14 points (2/4 from three)
- Los Angeles Sparks:
- Dearica Hamby: 25 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals
- Rickea Jackson: 21 points
- Kelsey Plum: 20 points
Game Highlights
- Sparks led briefly after the first quarter, with Hamby scoring a layup and grabbing a steal in a nine-second burst.
- Mercury regained momentum with three-pointers from Bonner and Copper, building an eight-point halftime lead at 48-40.
- In the fourth quarter, Whitcomb sank two long-range 3-pointers, extending the lead to 76-60 and securing the victory.
- Rickea Jackson briefly left the court with a lower-body injury but returned in the fourth quarter.
Standings Impact
The Mercury (23-14) moved ahead of the New York Liberty for fourth place in the WNBA standings, thanks to a highly efficient offensive display, including 28 assists on 33 baskets and strong bench contributions.
