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Whitcomb’s 36 Points and Thomas’s Triple-Double Propel Mercury Past Wings

Phoenix halted its slide with a dominant win featuring record scoring, now eyeing veteran DeWanna Bonner to bolster its bench depth.

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Sami Whitcomb, Phoenix Mercury
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Sami Whitcomb, Phoenix Mercury

Overview

  • Sami Whitcomb poured in a career-high 36 points, including a WNBA season-best 29 in a half and a franchise record 19 in the first quarter.
  • Alyssa Thomas contributed 15 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds for her 16th career triple-double.
  • Phoenix defeated Dallas 102-72 to avoid its first three-game losing streak and improve to 13-6 on the season.
  • The Wings dropped to 6-14 while missing starters Arike Ogunbowale (thumb) and DiJonai Carrington (rib), testing their depth.
  • Phoenix is expected to sign veteran guard DeWanna Bonner in the coming days to reinforce its roster.