Overview

• Thomas poured in 29 points (14-of-24 FG), including 12 in the fourth quarter, to erase a late 67-60 deficit and power a 19-4 closing run.
• DeWanna Bonner, signed on a hardship contract Tuesday, posted seven points and six rebounds in her first game since June 10.
• Phoenix improved to 14-6 overall and has won eight of its last ten games to climb the Western Conference standings.
• Despite a 1-for-16 mark from three-point range, the Mercury shot 47 percent overall and made all ten of their free-throw attempts.
• Satou Sabally (right ankle) and Kahleah Copper (right hamstring) remained sidelined, highlighting the importance of Phoenix’s depth.