WNBA star Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury is a leading contender for the 2025 MVP award in women's basketball.
Phoenix Mercury Continue Their Impressive Run Behind Alyssa Thomas' MVP-Caliber Performance
The Phoenix Mercury are making a strong case for a deep playoff run this season, thanks in large part to the exceptional play of Alyssa Thomas. The team, currently sitting fourth in the WNBA standings with a 25-14 record, have been bolstered by Thomas' impressive statistics and clutch performances.
Thomas has broken several records this season, including Caitlin Clark's record for most points assisted in a single season and becoming the first player in WNBA history to record 300 or more assists in a single season for three consecutive years. She has also set a WNBA history record by achieving triple-doubles three times in one season and tied Sabrina Ionescu's record for a streak of 11 games with 10 or more points, five or more rebounds, and five or more assists.
On the defensive end, the Mercury rank third in defensive rating at 99.6, with Thomas serving as their defensive anchor. Despite missing five games due to a calf injury, Thomas has continued to make significant contributions to the team's success on both ends of the court, averaging 15 or more points, nine or more assists, eight or more rebounds, one or more steals, and shooting over 50 percent from the field.
The Mercury's fan base, known as the X-Factor, has been vocal in their support of Thomas, breaking out with MVP chants after her impressive performances. One such performance came in a victory over the Sky, where Thomas led the team with clutch plays in crunch time.
Looking ahead, the Mercury will host the Indiana Fever next on Tuesday, September 2, at 10 p.m. ET. The team will be aiming to move past the first round in the playoffs for the first time since 2021, and with Thomas' continued dominance, they are well on their way to achieving that goal.
The Mercury also rank fourth in NET rating at 4.2, and fifth in the league in team rebounds per game with 34.6. When Thomas, Sabally, and Copper each score ten or more points, Phoenix is 13-2, further demonstrating the impact of Thomas' performances on the team's success.
Thomas' impressive statistics have put her on pace to join LeBron James, Magic Johnson, and Nikola Jokic as the only NBA/WNBA players to achieve certain statistics. With the playoffs just around the corner, it will be exciting to see how Thomas and the Mercury continue to perform and make their mark on the WNBA.
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