Satou Sabally Out! Mercury Star's Absence & Alyssa Thomas' Record Night

Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally is out indefinitely for personal reasons, announced coach Nate Tibbetts. This comes after Sabally was benched for the entire second half in a previous game due to a perceived lack of energy. While the reasons for her absence remain undisclosed, Tibbetts confirmed it wasn't related to the benching. The Mercury organization has expressed their full support for Sabally during this time and eagerly anticipates her return.

Sabally had been struggling since returning from a right ankle injury that sidelined her for two weeks in July. Before the injury, she was a key player, earning an All-Star nod and leading the team with 19.1 points per game. In the five games since her injury, she's averaged 10.4 points.

In other Mercury news, Alyssa Thomas is making WNBA history! She recently recorded her second consecutive triple-double in the Mercury's 82-66 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Thomas finished with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists. This remarkable feat marks her 18th career triple-double, significantly surpassing Sabrina Ionescu's four. To put this in perspective, Thomas holds 38.7% of all triple-doubles in WNBA history.

Alyssa Thomas Climbs the Ranks

This performance not only secured a win for the Mercury but also propelled Thomas up the all-time leaderboards. She now ranks 12th in all-time rebounds and 16th in steals. Her versatility and dominance on the court are undeniable.

Mercury's Victory Over the Sun

In the game against the Sun, DeWanna Bonner contributed 18 points, including four 3-pointers, while Kahleah Copper added 15 points. The Mercury dominated early, leading by as much as 20 points in the first half. Marina Mabrey led the Sun with 18 points.

The Mercury's next game is against the Indiana Fever. Fans are eager to see if Alyssa Thomas can continue her historic run and how the team will adjust to Satou Sabally's absence.