Sami Whitcomb scores 36 and Alyssa Thomas has sixteenth triple-double in Mercury’s win over Wings
PHOENIX (AP) — Sami Whitcomb scored 29 of her career-high 36 factors within the first half, Alyssa Thomas had her sixteenth profession triple-double and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 102-72 on Monday evening to keep away from their first three-game dropping streak of the season.
Whitcomb’s 29 had been essentially the most factors scored by a WNBA participant in any half this season.
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Whitcomb scored 22 factors within the opening 12 minutes to assist Phoenix construct a 33-21 lead. She made 10 of her first 12 discipline targets, together with her sixth 3-pointer giving Phoenix a 46-33 lead.
Whitcomb was fouled on a 3-point try with 8:27 left within the third quarter and made two free throws to set a brand new profession excessive with 31 factors. She missed the third free throw, however Phoenix received the offensive rebound and Whitcomb drained a 3-pointer for a 59-42 lead.
Whitcomb, who entered with a season excessive of 18 factors, completed 12 of 19 from the sphere, together with 7 of 11 from 3-point vary.
Thomas had 15 factors, 15 assists and 10 rebounds for Phoenix (13-6), which reached the century mark for the third time in 5 video games. Satou Sabally (proper ankle) missed her first sport of the season.
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JJ Quinerly scored 18 factors and Aziaha James added 15 for Dallas (6-14). Paige Bueckers scored 11 in 24 minutes. The Wings had been with out starters Arike Ogunbowale (left thumb) and DiJonai Carrington (rib).
The Mercury avenged a 98-89 loss on Thursday to the Wings, who had been the primary workforce in 25 years to begin 4 rookies.
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Six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner, who was waived by the Indiana Fever on June 25, sat courtside. A number of retailers reported that Bonner, gained two WNBA titles with Phoenix, is anticipated to signal with the Mercury within the coming days.
Thomas, Bonner’s fiancée, was traded to Phoenix through the offseason after getting the franchise tag from Connecticut.
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