It's another day ending in y, so naturally the biggest WNBA stories are all about Alyssa Thomas. At this point, it's becoming difficult to find new ways to describe the extraordinary work Thomas has put in this season, and Tuesday night's game against the Sparks only served to underscore that point. Thomas broke the record for the most triple-doubles in a single season — oh, and the record was the one she previously set mere days ago.
Dominant is one word that could be used to describe how Thomas controls the floor, and it's a fair one. She ended last night's game with 12 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists, her 7th triple-double of the 2025 season, and helped lead the Mercury to the team's 92-84 win over Los Angeles.
Thomas was not — and is never — out on the floor alone, but that's part of what's made her season so strong in the first place. The Mercury set out to redefine how basketball can be played in the WNBA earlier this year, and they've steadily done exactly that. Kahleah Copper added 18 points Tuesday, and Sami Whitcomb came in hot off the bench to tack on another 17 points and shooting 5-for-7 from deep.
The Mercury were able to gain and retain control of the game early, an absolutely crucial skill when it comes to playing the Sparks. Los Angeles is fast and play smart basketball, and have no problem getting the ball and running away with it if their opponents aren't careful. But the Mercury have played basketball with a precision commonly found in operating rooms all season, and that very specific prowess was on fully display as the Sparks struggled to find a way to get the team's offense built.
Thomas set more than one record against the Sparks
Thomas' triple-double isn't the only record she set Tuesday night (because what would be the fun in that?). She currently owns 40% of the league's total triple-doubles and she became the first player in league history to earn at least 15 assists in consecutive games.
On top of that (because there's more!), last night Thomas became the first player to earn 15 rebounds and 15 assists in the same game — a stat that shows she's all about making sure her teammates get their shots and doing what the Mercury needs to win.
As she's continued to set, break, and reset records like it's easy, Thomas has built a nearly indisputable case for herself for WNBA MVP this season — it's just up to everyone else to see it.