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'AT for MVP': Alyssa Thomas' standout season in Phoenix - The IX Basketball Records keeps falling as Alyssa Thomas' run in the WNBA's MVP race heats up in the final week of the regular season.

I haven’t done a lot of writing lately, but I really enjoyed this piece where I went a little deeper on the Phoenix Mercury and Alyssa Thomas’ MVP campaign:

Phoenix Mercury rookies making major contributions in 2025 The Phoenix Mercury are playoff-bound, and four rookies — Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld, Lexi Held and Kitija Laksa — played a role.

The Phoenix Mercury are playoff-bound, and did it with four under-the-radar rookies: Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld, Lexi Held and Kitija Laksa. @morrscode.bsky.social takes a closer look at how they're helping and what their future is in Phoenix #WNBA www.thenexthoops.com/features/roo...

The Mercury beat the Liberty 80-63. It’s their fifth straight win. They also win the season series 3-1 against the defending champions.

The Phoenix Mercury have clinched their 2025 #WNBA Playoff bid. It will be the franchise's 19th appearance and second consecutive year in the postseason.

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On an Arizona adventure this week. Follow along and I'll thread posts about tonight's #WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky for @theixbasketball.bsky.social.

PHX Starters: Sabally, Thomas, Mack, Copper, Akoa Makani

CHI Starters: Onyenwere, Reese, Cardoso, Atkins, Banham

Going to be taking a step back from the @theixbasketball.bsky.social Phoenix Mercury beat. Will still have a story coming out next week but follow @kgier.bsky.social for in-depth coverage for the time being. Working 4 jobs at this point in my career is unrealistic and I have to take care of myself.

Thomas finished with 12 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists.

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The Mercury hold on to win this one 92-84 after the Sparks refused to go away. Phoenix is 23-14.

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Alyssa Thomas has now set the regular season record for triple-doubles in a WNBA season. She now has seven this season.

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Sami Whitcomb is on fire. Seems like everything is falling for her tonight. This has turned into a rout. 76-60 Mercury with 8:26 left.

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Hope DeWanna Bonner and Rickea Jackson are ok. These teams are playing an extremely physical brand of basketball. 70-57 Mercury at the end of the third quarter.

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The Mercury lead 48-40 at the half. Alyssa Thomas has seven rebounds and 10 assists already and Sami Whitcomb is 3-3 on 3-pointers.

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The Mercury and Sparks are underway from Los Angeles. Monique Akoa Makani is playing. She was questionable entering the game.

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Alyssa Thomas scored her sixth triple-double of the season in the Mercury's 81-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday.

@morrscode.bsky.social breaks down the win and Thomas' performance for @lockedonwbb.bsky.social.

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Mercury win this one 81-72. Another great night by Alyssa Thomas. They are 22-14.

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Alyssa Thomas has now set the Mercury single-game record for assists, breaking a record she shared with Cappie Pondexter. She has 16 tonight.

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Alyssa Thomas with another triple-double. She now has 13 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists. Her sixth triple-double of the season ties her regular season record for triple-doubles set in 2023.

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Mercury went on a big run to end the third quarter. They are cooking from three tonight (52%). Phoenix leads 67-54.

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Alyssa Thomas is close to a triple-double. 10 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.

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A lot of players hitting the deck tonight. Seems like more than usual.

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Mercury lead 41-31 at the half.

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Monique Akoa Makani's shot has looked smooth tonight. She is 3-3 from three and leads Phoenix with nine points. 35-26 Mercury with 2:51 left in the first half.

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Mack is back and waiting to check in.

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Natasha Mack went down for a while. She is heading to the locker room.

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17-15 Mercury at the end of the first quarter. Sami Whitcomb with six points off the bench to lead Phoenix.

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Alyssa Thomas has an incredible basketball IQ.

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Kahleah Copper is indeed available.

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Looks like Kahleah Copper is playing. She is out for team warmups.

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Looks like PHX Arena is undergoing some renovations. The four video boards that usually display stats during games are missing.

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Refer to my latest post.