Overview

• Thomas recorded 19 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds Sunday in Seattle, securing her fifth triple-double of the season and leading Phoenix to an 85-82 win over the Storm.
• She now accounts for half of the league’s 10 triple-doubles this year and holds 20 of the WNBA’s 53 total in regular season and playoffs history.
• ESPN data show Thomas surpassed Becky Hammon for seventh on the all-time WNBA assist list with 1,717 career assists.
• Sami Whitcomb scored 15 points in place of the injured Monique Akoa Makani, highlighting Phoenix’s rotation strength.
• The victory improved the Mercury to 20-13 overall and extended their perfect 9-0 mark when five players score in double figures this season.