Alyssa Thomas has her 20th triple-double in the regular season as the Mercury edge the Sparks 86-82

Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th regular-season triple-double — finishing with 19 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds — as the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Kahleah Copper led Phoenix in scoring with 21 points, while Akoa Makani added 14. The win was the Mercury's second consecutive victory after a six-game losing streak, improving their record to 10-18.