Alyssa Thomas passes Michele Timms for fifth on Mercury assists list

Phoenix led Connecticut 43-33 when the milestone occurred.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 191 min read

ALYSSA THOMAS MOVES TO 5TH IN ASSISTS IN MERCURY HISTORY. PASSING MICHELE TIMMS!!! Via @PhoenixMercury on X

What happened: Alyssa Thomas moved into fifth place on the Phoenix Mercury's all-time assists list, passing Michele Timms. The milestone occurred during an in-progress game against the Connecticut Sun, with Phoenix holding a 43-33 advantage.

Why it matters: The achievement adds to the resume of Thomas, who has been a central distributor for the Mercury. Phoenix entered the matchup at 8-18 on the season, seeking to end a five-game losing streak.

By the numbers: The Mercury entered the contest averaging 83.3 points per game while allowing 87.6 defensively. DeWanna Bonner led all scorers with 12 points for the Sun while the game was still in progress.

What to watch: The Mercury and Sun will conclude their matchup in Phoenix.

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@PhoenixMercury 2026-07-19T23:54:01.825816+00:00

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