Alyssa Thomas sets WNBA first with 5K-3K-2K career line

The scoring threshold fell on a third-quarter basket

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

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🚨 5K CAREER POINTS FOR ALYSSA THOMAS 🚨 With this bucket in the 3Q, Thomas reels in her 5,000th PT and counting! ATL-PH

What happened: Thomas reached 5,000 career points during Sunday's game. She had already surpassed 3,000 rebounds and 2,000 assists.

Why it matters: No other WNBA player has reached all three thresholds, a measure of scoring, playmaking and rebounding longevity. The milestone follows her July 22 triple-double.

By the numbers: Career benchmarks: 5,000 points, 3,000 rebounds and 2,000 assists.

What to watch: Her career totals will continue to climb through the remainder of the 2026 regular season.

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@WNBA Aug 22, 11:28 PM ET

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