Alyssa Thomas Breaks WNBA Triple-Double Record in Thrilling Playoff Win

Alyssa Thomas continues to redefine the modern WNBA stat sheet. On August 27 the Phoenix Mercury forward produced 12 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists in a 92-84 road win over the Los Angeles Sparks, giving her a league-record seventh triple-double of the 2025 season and the 18th of her career. Thomas is now the only player in WNBA history to notch more than one triple-double in a calendar month, piling up six of her seven during a torrid August stretch. Her all-court dominance has the Mercury (23-9) firmly in the playoff mix while vaulting the veteran into the heart of the 2025 MVP conversation. Key numbers driving the buzz • 7 triple-doubles this season — eclipsing her own single-season mark. • 18 career triple-doubles — most in WNBA history; no other player owns more than four. • Averaging 14.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 8.3 assists since the All-Star break. The league took notice on Monday, naming Thomas Western Conference Player of the Week after she averaged a near-triple-double in three straight Mercury victories. Her impact extends beyond the box score: Phoenix’s offensive rating jumps nearly nine points when she is on the floor, thanks largely to her trademark outlet passes that ignite the league’s fastest transition attack. MVP race heats up With four regular-season games remaining, Thomas has surged past early favorites Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson on several predictive leaderboards. Voters traditionally lean toward scoring, but Thomas’ historic playmaking and rebounding numbers are forcing a reconsideration of what “Most Valuable” looks like in 2025. What’s next Phoenix hosts the New York Liberty on Friday in a potential Finals preview. Another triple-double would give Thomas eight on the year — double the next‐closest single-season total in league annals. Whether or not she hits that milestone, her record-breaking August has already etched her name among the greatest all-around players the women’s game has ever seen.