Throwback: Alyssa Thomas Has First Triple-Double In Finals History

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas is known for her triple-doubles, and back in 2022, she had the first in WNBA Finals history.

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) lays the ball up past Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley (14) during the first quarter at PHX Arena on Aug. 5, 2025, in Phoenix. / Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Alyssa Thomas is a special player. Her ability to tally triple-doubles has helped her cement her legacy and put her in the Most Valuable Player (MVP) conversations.

Thomas had her first triple-double of the season against the Dallas Wings, as she had 15 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds. Then, she had three triple-doubles in a row, and she did it against the Chicago Sky, the Connecticut Sun and the Indiana Fever.

The Mercury veteran now has four triple-doubles this season, and there has been a total of eight this year. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Skylar Diggins and Jackie Young are the only other players to have one this year.

Jun 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) chase the ball during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images / Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Thomas had her first triple-double back in 2022, when she had 15 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. She was a member of the Connecticut Sun at that time. DeWanna Bonner was the team's leading scorer in that game with 20 points. Thomas' triple-double in this game was the first in Sun history.

The next month, Thomas had another triple-double, and come playoff time, she did something special. Thomas had the first triple-double in WNBA Finals history.

Sun stay alive behind big games from Bonner and Thomas

Connecticut reached the Finals that year, after they beat the Wings and the Sky in the previous rounds. The Sun lost the first two games, but they bounced back in Game 3. The Las Vegas Aces took care of business on their home floor in those games, but Connecticut picked up a big win to stay alive.

The Sun won that game by beating the Aces 105-76. Thomas finished that game with 16 points,15 rebounds and 11 assists. For Thomas, it was a remarkable game, and what was even more impressive was that she did it again the following game.

In Game 4, Thomas had 11 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. The Sun were in a win-or-go-home situation, and their star did what she could in hopes of extending the series. However, the Aces beat them 78-71.

Connecticut was on the verge of a championship, but the Aces foiled their plans. Regardless, Thomas and her triple-doubles were something to remember.

Fast forward to this season, and Thomas made history. Then, by the end of the regular season, she could have another triple-double. Thomas is doing something special, and if the Mercury reach the Finals, she may do the same thing that she did in 2022.

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