The History-Making Triple-Double Queen

The History-Making Triple-Double Queen

Some players chase records, and then there's Alyssa Thomas, who seems to just casually walk into them. In a performance that can only be described as a work of art, The Engine just put her name in the history books yet again, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record a triple-double in three consecutive games. Yes, you read that right—three.

If you're keeping score at home, she was already the only player to have done it in two consecutive games, a feat she accomplished multiple times with the Connecticut Sun. It's a running theme in her career: the only player who can consistently match Alyssa Thomas's greatness... is Alyssa Thomas.

This latest masterpiece was vintage AT: efficient, selfless, and absolutely dominant. She finished the night with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, as the Mercury steamrolled their opponent in a 35-point blowout. It's a win that's part of a larger trend, with Phoenix playing with a renewed energy, better cohesion, and, as Coach Nate Tibbetts would agree, just "better vibes."

The best part of the whole thing? Her teammates were just as hyped to help her make history. With the fourth quarter ticking away, they weren't about to let her get subbed out with nine assists. Every pass she threw was met with an immediate shot attempt—they knew the assignment. The roar of the crowd and the MVP chants were just the cherry on top.

Tibbetts, who's in his first season with Thomas, sums it up perfectly: “AT is an unbelievable player. I think she’s been overlooked her whole career on how great she is.” But you can't overlook what Thomas is doing this season. She's not just racking up stats; she's inspiring a new generation of players to leave their mark on the game without being a high-volume scorer.

Alyssa Thomas

With 19 career triple-doubles (and counting), she’s not just quadruple the next player on the list; she's more than players two through eight combined. The numbers are staggering, but they're not the whole story. They simply highlight her uncanny ability to control a game without ever forcing the issue. She’s the WNBA’s version of Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo rolled into one, a statistical anomaly who is finally getting the recognition she deserves.

In the end, she's not the next anyone else. She’s the one and only Alyssa Thomas, and we're all lucky to be watching her make history every single week.