This is Alyssa Thomas's 13th regular season WNBA game with 20+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists, tying her with Breanna Stewart at 3rd-most all-time. 1. Candace Parker: 28 2. A'ja Wilson: 15 3. Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas: 13 u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-pfeCW

Jordin Canada is just the 3rd player in WNBA history to finish a game with 10+ PTS, 14+ AST, 5+ REB, and no more than 1 TOV. Courtney Vandersloot (2021 Finals Game 4 - CHI vs PHX) Alyssa Thomas (May 27, 2025 - PHX vs CHI) Jordin Canada (May 24, 2026 - ATL vs PHX) u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-DIuNO

With Awa Fam making her debut tonight, the 2026 WNBA season is now the 3rd in league history to see multiple players make their debuts before turning 20. 2018: Maria Kliundikova (then Vadeeva), JiSu Park 2021: Awak Kuier, Shyla Heal 2026: Nell Angloma, Awa Fam u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-qYqOy

WNBA stat watch: - Brittney Griner is 1 point from 6,000, 6 points behind Seimone Augustus (6,005 - 17th), and 8 behind Lauren Jackson (6,007 - 16th) - Breanna Stewart is 10 made free throws behind Tina Charles (1,471 - 8th) - Sabrina Ionescu is 2 rebounds from 1,000

As Atlanta tightened up defensively and found their rhythm from beyond the arc, Phoenix faltered, ultimately collapsing in the fourth quarter and falling 82-80 on Sunday. My latest for The Podium Finish on the Mercury's disappointing finish on Sunday. 👇 #WNBA thepodiumfinish.net/phoenix-merc...

I was curious about this, so I figured some of you might be, too. Which #WNBA teams are experimenting the most (and the least) with lineup combinations? Data is from WNBA Stats through Sunday's games. @theixsports.bsky.social

Despite a tough loss and start of the season for the Phoenix Mercury, I appreciate you all for checking in on my coverage of the team. Once Monique Akoa Makani returns, the team's defense will change positively. Stick with us. #WNBA 🤞

Head coach Nate Tibbetts on how Atlanta's SUCCESSFUL coaches' challenge changed the trajectory of the game: "It's just making winning plays down the stretch, and sometimes you make them, and sometimes you don't. I thought they hit a couple of big shots and we had some clean looks." #WNBA (1/2)

"We had three great quarters until the fourth, and they got hot. This is a really good team in Atlanta, and once they make one, it feels like they're going to make three or four in a row. ... So we did some things that you can build on. Proud of our effort today." -Nate Tibbetts. #WNBA

THREAD- Alyssa Thomas on the Mercury's hot start, followed by a collapse in the fourth quarter: "We came out from the first quarter, defended; second quarter, took a step back, then got back into the game." #WNBA (1/2)

"Kiki (Kyara Linskens) did great for us today. I'm super happy for her. ... I mean, we have the utmost belief in her, and today you saw that she trusts herself, and she came out and played her game, and it's only up from here." -Alyssa Thomas on Kyara Linskens' contributions off the bench. #WNBA

The Phoenix Mercury’s narrow two-point loss to the Atlanta Dream revealed a tale of two teams—and for the Mercury, the prevailing feeling was one of embarrassment. Story coming soon for The Podium Finish #WNBA

In Mercury's four of five losses in the season, they have allowed opponents to make at least 11 or more three-pointers. Here are the following instances, according to @wbbtimeline.bsky.social #WNBA

I'm an idiot since I literally forgot to clarify it is a THREAD when I ran out of room. 😭 My bad.

Alyssa Thomas after today's loss: "This is uncharted territory for myself, so the biggest thing is, it's not a sprint, it's a marathon. It's not easy when we've had a lot of moving pieces, and we can make as many excuses as we want, but at the end of the day, we know how to play basketball." #WNBA

Phoenix's three-point shooting over the last three games: - 4-for-22 vs. Tempo - 8-for-25 vs. Sparks - 4-for-21 vs. Dream The Mercury have gone cold turkey from beyond the arc in the 3-game losing streak. #WNBA

Azzi Fudd's 17 points in the third frame are tied for the second-most by a rookie in a quarter since the league went to quarters in 2006. She had not scored 17 points in a game in the first five games of her career

At 4-1, the Dream are first in the league standings, the only team remaining with one loss on the season

That loss gotta hurt for the Mercury. FINAL- Atlanta erases Phoenix's 15-point lead in the first half to take a 82-80 win. The Phoenix Mercury fall to 2-5 in the season. What an embarrassing way to close out the game. #WNBA

According to @wbbtimeline.bsky.social, it was the first time in franchise history the Phoenix Mercury has allowed opponents to make 15 or more three-pointers in back-to-back games. The last time it happened was in the first round of the 2022 #WNBA playoffs against the Las Vegas Aces.

After tonight's slate of #WNBA games, the Phoenix Mercury sit 13th in the standings with a 2-4 record (tied with the Seattle Storm). Sophomore point guard Monique Akoa Makani is listed as QUESTIONABLE ahead of tomorrow's road game against the Atlanta Dream due to conditioning.

Adding Monique Akoa Makani back to the mix, that could positively change the Phoenix Mercury's defense. They'll need to do it in a team effort though.

Phoenix's next four games, my goodness, it'll be a tough stretch: - @ Atlanta tomorrow at noon PHX Time - @ New York on Wednesday - @ New York on Friday - vs. Minnesota on Monday, June 1 #WNBA

Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (conditioning) is listed as QUESTIONABLE ahead of tomorrow's road game against the Atlanta Dream. Photo- Phoenix Mercury #WNBA

Dylan does it again! An EXCELLENT breakdown on the Phoenix Mercury's problems on the defensive end with the data analysis. Give it a read! 👇 #WNBA

Even with defensive savant Alyssa Thomas, the Phoenix Mercury have struggled mightily on defense through their first six games. Our @dylankanesports.bsky.social diagnoses the Mercury's problems — and explains why the defense will likely improve with time. #WNBA

That'll do it. The Phoenix Mercury falls to the Los Angeles Sparks with a final score of 97-88. #WNBA

The Phoenix Mercury is 1:00 away from picking up a second consecutive loss before heading on a 3-game road trip. Flat defense on the three-point line; LOTS of work to do for the team. As Alyssa Thomas said, it's a long season. Theyll face the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. #WNBA

The Mercury are shooting 30.4 percent from the three-point line. The Sparks have made 56 percent of their three-pointers tonight. There's a lot to address on Phoenix's identity on the defensive end while waiting for Sami Whitcomb and Monique Akoa Makani to return. #WNBA

The only positive at tonight's Mercury game is franchise legends Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor are in attendance. #WNBA

At the end of the first half, the Mercury trail the Sparks, 60-43. Phoenix has taken a step backwards on their defense and, this time, it's worse. They have allowed Los Angeles to make nine three-pointers. Additionally, the Sparks has four players scoring in double figures. #WNBA

The Mercury have already made five three-pointers in the first half. On Tuesday, Phoenix only had four while shooting 18.2 percent from beyond the arc in the loss to Toronto. They trail 52-41 with 2:47 remaining. #WNBA

The Mercury are taking a step backwards from Tuesday's game. Phoenix's defense has allowed Los Angeles to make nine three-pointers, all in the first half. Mercury trail 51-38 w/ under 4 minutes remaining in the second quarter. #WNBA

Kelsey Plum is torching the Mercury right now from the three-point line. She has made four of the five attempts in the first half. #WNBA

Jovana Nogić has a historical start in her rookie season with the Phoenix Mercury so far. I asked Lynne Roberts about what has stood out to her on Nick U'Ren's approach to recruiting talent overseas. #WNBA

In the pregame, I asked LA Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts about the Mercury's front court duo of Alyssa Thomas and Natasha Mack. Additionally, what she has seen from Mack on the court. #WNBA

In the pregame, I asked Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts about how they look to take control of the paint against the Los Angeles Sparks tonight. Here's his response: #WNBA

"We're definitely getting closer. Once she gets here, we don't wanna rush her to it." -Nate Tibbetts on when Monique Akoa Makani will return to the Phoenix Mercury. Question- Jeff Metcalfe #WNBA

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What a difference three days of rest, recovery and practice can make for the Phoenix Mercury, especially following their first three games of the season. Give it a read here for The Podium Finish #WNBA 👇 thepodiumfinish.net/jovana-nogic...

I’ve seen this plenty across men’s & women’s sports. Sometimes media has covered a player for a decade, or played against them, or knows of a personal or health struggle the player has endured. If it prevents fairness or accuracy in coverage, obviously an issue. (1/2)

Biggest takeaway from the boxscore tonight is the Lynx holding Jovana Nogic to just two points on 0-of-6 shooting from the field on the heals of Nogic being the greatest player in basketball history for a two-game stretch. Epic stuff. 😉 @matthew-walter96.bsky.social

Game notes for throughout the Phoenix Mercury season, according to the PR: - DeWanna Bonner needs three steals to surpass Jia Perkins (635) for 7th in all-time steals in #WNBA history - Bonner needs 8 minutes to surpass Tina Thompson (16,090) for third in league history.

I know there is a lot of strife in the WNBA media space about the new tiered access system but I watched a credential media member chase down a Sky player to ask for a hug today so maybe all this actually isn’t harsh enough

NEW POD: Despite the loss of Satou Sabally, the Phoenix Mercury achieved one of their big offseason goals: continuity. How far will that take them? I asked @ayabdeen.bsky.social her thoughts. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4aDL...

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It took longer than expected, but Randy Bennett had his official introduction as the new head coach of Sun Devil men's hoops on Thursday www.echofromthebuttes.com/p...