Alyssa Thomas records 20th triple-double as Mercury edge Sparks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:49 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Alyssa Thomas achieved her 20th triple-double in the regular season on July 22, helping the Phoenix Mercury secure an 86-82 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Thomas contributed 19 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds, facilitating key baskets in the closing minutes. Kahleah Copper added 21 points for the Mercury, who ended a six-game losing streak. Rae Burrell led the Sparks with 20 points, but the team fell to a five-game losing streak heading into the All-Star break. The Mercury improved to 10-18 while the Sparks dropped to 10-16.
- •Thomas had 19 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds.
- •Copper scored 21 points for the Mercury.
- •Burrell scored 20 points for the Sparks.
- •Mercury ended a six-game losing streak.
- •Sparks entered the All-Star break on a five-game losing streak.
- 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Alyssa Thomas' Triple-Double Lifts Mercury Past Sparks 86-82
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Alyssa Thomas has her 20th triple-double in the regular season as the Mercury edge the Sparks
"Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th triple-double in the regular season, Kahleah Copper scored 21 points and the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 on Wednesday afternoon. Thomas, who also has six triple-doubles in the playoffs, finished with 19 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds.
"Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th career triple-double as the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 for their second straight win on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:38 AMAlyssa Thomas' Triple-Double Lifts Mercury Past Sparks 86-82
Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th career triple-double as the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 for their second straight win on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 2:49 AMAlyssa Thomas has her 20th triple-double in the regular season as the Mercury edge the Sparks
Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th triple-double in the regular season, Kahleah Copper scored 21 points and the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 on Wednesday afternoon. Thomas, who also has six triple-doubles in the playoffs, finished with 19 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds.
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