The Phoenix Mercury vs. the Minnesota Lynx semifinal series reached its peak with neither side having a clear advantage. The Lynx won the first game comfortably, but the Mercury team outdid the league leaders in game 2. Veteran forward Alyssa Thomas is expecting a strong response from the 2024 finalists in Game 3.
Thomas, who recorded a historic triple-double in the series-clinching win against the New York Liberty, warns her teammates about the upcoming response from the Lynx.
Alyssa Thomas Sends Strong Message To Her Teammates
The 33-year-old has been the ‘engine’ of the Mercury gameplay with the ‘triple-double’ leader impacting the games in every department. While a comeback win in Game 2 was a morale booster for the Mercury side, the forward highlights that it could also bring in more heat from the Lynx.
Speaking to Hoops 360, the Mercury star emphasized that the table-toppers would feel devastated if they lost Game 2 against the Mercury after missing the championship in 2024.
“The experience of going to the finals and losing in the finals, I mean, that’s something you don’t forget. We know they will probably be mad about Game 2, and we gotta be ready to play from the jump,” Thomas said.
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The 2025 MVP candidate also highlighted that the Lynx have players who have played together for years, and Mercury’s current team is new, but she added that her teammates know their capabilities and will bring them to another level.
Alyssa Thomas Trusts Her Team To Win Her First WNBA Championship
The former Maryland player has been a consistent performer for her sides over the years. Now in her 12th season, the six-time All-Star has been the league leader in steals, assists, and rebounding. She even made the MVP lists thrice in her career but missed out on each occasion. Although she is not concerned about the individual accolade, the star is aiming for her first WNBA championship.
“I’ve been chasing a championship for a long time, and I think this is our time,” Thomas said after winning Game 2.
The current Mercury team has many veteran superstars who know their roles and abilities to make a difference in the game. As AT Said, this could be their year to fulfil the dream. The Minnesota Lynx-Phoenix Mercury semifinals compelled the Jonas Brothers concert to be rescheduled. The organizers set the stage for the epic showdown, and fans at the PHXX Arena also prepare themselves.