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Alyssa Thomas Makes First Return to Mohegan Sun with Phoenix Mercury

She will take the court against a Sun squad that overhauled its lineup after losing its coach

Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally drives on Las Vegas Aces guard Aaliyah Nye during Phoenix's 76-70 road win on June 15.
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas reacts during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff series against the Indiana Fever, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) and guard Alexa Held (1) during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm in Phoenix, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Overview

  • Alyssa Thomas faces her former Connecticut team in Uncasville for the first time since her trade to Phoenix in a four-team deal
  • Thomas is averaging 14.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and nine assists per game for a Mercury squad holding an 8-4 record
  • Phoenix is a perfect 4-0 against teams with losing records this season and features a ‘big three’ of Thomas, Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper
  • Satou Sabally has posted 19.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game over her last ten outings while Copper scored 11 points in her season debut after a knee injury
  • The Sun have stumbled to a 2-9 start after replacing their entire starting lineup and losing head coach Stephanie White, ranking last in the league in scoring (71.3 points) and rebounding (29.7)