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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.

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)
UNCASVILLE, CT - JUNE 18: Aneesah Morrow of the Connecticut Sun dribbles the ball during the game on June 18, 2025 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)
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)

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.