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Thomas Hits 4,000th Point, Guides Mercury to 83-75 Win Over Sun

Securing their first road win at Mohegan Sun Arena since 2015, Phoenix underscored Connecticut’s worst start in franchise history.

Overview

  • Alyssa Thomas recorded 14 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in her first return to Mohegan Sun Arena as a Mercury while becoming the 51st WNBA player to reach 4,000 career points.
  • Phoenix improved to 9-4 and snapped a nine-game road losing streak at Connecticut dating back to 2015, marking their third straight victory.
  • Satou Sabally chipped in 12 points and a season-high 15 rebounds and Lexi Held added 14 points off the bench to support Thomas’s effort.
  • The Sun dropped to 2-10 in their worst start ever amid a new lineup and coaching staff, though rookies Aneesah Morrow and Olivia Nelson-Ododa posted career highs.
  • Phoenix travels to New York on June 19 to face the Liberty, who are 6-0 at home, as the Mercury pursue a season-high fourth straight win.