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Alyssa Thomas led the Phoenix Mercury to a playoff series victory over the New York Liberty with a historic triple-double, showcasing her all-around impact in a high-stakes game, as Mercury prepare for a challenging semifinal against the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx.
A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces is awarded SB Nation's MVP for her outstanding season, leading in key metrics and significantly impacting her team's success, despite strong competition from Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas.
The Connecticut Sun lead the WNBA Power Rankings with an 8-0 record, showcasing strong performances from Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner. Despite their unbeaten start, the team remains focused on the long season ahead. Other top teams include the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty, while the Washington Mystics remain winless.
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese experienced a dramatic rookie moment when she was clotheslined by Connecticut Sun's Alyssa Thomas, leading to Thomas's ejection for a flagrant foul. Despite the incident, Reese, who finished with 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists, expressed no hard feelings and appreciated the physical challenge, emphasizing her desire to be treated like any other player. Reese is averaging 12.3 points and 7.8 rebounds in the 2024 season.
Rookie forward Angel Reese thanked veteran Alyssa Thomas for "sending a message" after Thomas was ejected for a flagrant foul during the Chicago Sky's 86-82 loss to the Connecticut Sun. Despite being thrown to the ground, Reese remained uninjured and continued to play, expressing no hard feelings and appreciating the competitive spirit. Reese has been performing well since being drafted, averaging 12.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky was flagrantly fouled by Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun, leading to Thomas's ejection. Despite the hard foul, Reese expressed gratitude, emphasizing her resilience and desire to be challenged, and maintained no hard feelings towards Thomas, whom she admires.
Connecticut Sun's Alyssa Thomas was ejected for a hard foul on Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese during a WNBA game. Despite the incident, Reese, who was making her home debut, finished with 13 points. Connecticut Sun won the game 86-82.
Connecticut Sun's Alyssa Thomas was ejected for a flagrant foul 2 on Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese during the Sun's 86-82 win. Despite the hard foul, Reese downplayed the incident, expressing no hard feelings towards Thomas. The Sun maintained their perfect record, improving to 5-0, while the Sky fell to 2-2.
Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, and A'ja Wilson were unanimously selected to the 2023 All-WNBA First Team, along with Napheesa Collier and Satou Sabally. The second team included Nneka Ogwumike, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, and Sabrina Ionescu. The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces had multiple players on both teams. The All-WNBA teams were determined by a panel of 60 sportswriters and broadcasters.
Alyssa Thomas, forward for the Connecticut Sun, finished second in one of the closest MVP races in WNBA history, losing to Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty by just seven points. Thomas has been advocating for herself more this season, speaking out about her accomplishments and asserting her place as one of the league's best players. Despite her impressive triple-double stats and dominant performances, Thomas recognized the need to promote herself in order to be recognized in a race dominated by fan favorites.
Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner lead the Connecticut Sun to a 90-75 victory over the Minnesota Lynx, advancing them to the WNBA semifinals for the fifth consecutive year. Thomas scored 28 points, 12 assists, and 6 rebounds, while Bonner contributed 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Together, they accounted for 87.8% of the Sun's points. The Sun will now face the New York Liberty in the semifinals, with Game 1 scheduled for Sunday.
The race for the WNBA MVP award is heating up between Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, and A'ja Wilson. All three players have had outstanding seasons, leading their teams to the top of the standings. Stewart has been indispensable to the New York Liberty, putting up career-high numbers in points and assists. Thomas has rewritten the record books with her triple-doubles and double-doubles, carrying the Connecticut Sun on both ends of the floor. Wilson, the reigning MVP, has been statistically better than ever and has been a key player for the Las Vegas Aces. The MVP race is too close to call, with each player making a strong case for the award.
Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun made history by becoming the first WNBA player to record a 20-20-10 triple-double, leading her team to a 79-69 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Thomas finished the game with 21 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists, along with three steals and one block. This marks her ninth career triple-double and fifth of the season, making her the player with the most triple-doubles this year. Additionally, Thomas is the first player in WNBA history to achieve a triple-double in back-to-back games multiple times in a season. The Sun currently hold a 19-7 record and are in third place in the league standings.
Connecticut Sun basketball players DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas have announced their engagement on social media, with Thomas proposing to Bonner. The couple has been open about their relationship since 2021. Both players participated in the recent WNBA All-Star game, and Thomas has been with the Sun since 2014, while Bonner is in her 14th WNBA season. The team congratulated the couple on their engagement.
Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun continues to make WNBA history by achieving back-to-back triple-doubles, becoming the first player to do so in the league. With a total of seven triple-doubles, Thomas has accounted for over 30% of all triple-doubles in the WNBA's 25-year history. Alongside her impressive defensive skills, Thomas is a strong contender for the WNBA MVP title this season.