Something special is brewing in downtown Phoenix. The Mercury have locked in a playoff spot, and with Alyssa Thomas orchestrating the show, they’ve become one of the most electrifying teams to watch, not just in the Valley, but across the entire WNBA. Thomas, a walking triple-double, has already recorded seven this season, the most ever in a single year, while leading the league in assists.
At 26–14, the Mercury are tied with the Las Vegas Aces for the West’s second-best record and sit just three
wins shy of surpassing their franchise-best 29 victories from 2014. The chase is on.
The energy is contagious. Fans are packing the arena, fueling the Mercury as they push toward a fourth championship, and even members of the Phoenix Suns are showing up to be part of the X-Factor.
Last night’s 85–79 win over the Indiana Fever wasn’t just another Mercury victory. It was a Who’s Who of Phoenix Suns in the building showing their support. Newly acquired Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green were courtside, joined by Devin Booker, who turned heads in a clean pair of Jordan 3’s.
On the floor, Alyssa Thomas once again delivered. She poured in 23 points — her seventh 20-plus performance of the season — while nearly notching another triple-double with 9 rebounds and 9 assists.
It’s a reminder that basketball season is right around the corner. With Suns players back in the Valley ramping up for training camp and preseason, why not take in a team that’s already executing the vision Mat Ishbia has preached?
The Mercury are fun, fearless, and closing in on the postseason. And we’ll be here at Bright Side to cover it all.
