How Mercury's Thomas Helped USA Win Gold

Alyssa Thomas was playing for the Connecticut Sun at that time, but like Kahleah Copper , Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi, she was a member of Team USA's 2024 Olympic team. That was Thomas' first time in the Olympics, and she helped the team add another gold medal to its legacy. The Mercury forward saw some action, and as always, she did a bit of everything. Thomas played 18 minutes in USA's game against Japan, and she grabbed six boards. She also had two points and an assist in the team's 102-76 win. Team USA came out victorious in that game, as five players scored at least 10 points. Phoenix's star played 16 minutes in USA's game against Belgium. She had eight points, six rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. Thomas and her teammates won once again, as they beat Belgium 87-74. A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart were the stars of that game, but the team played well overall. Thomas saw more minutes in the game against Germany. She played 23 minutes, and six points, five assists, three rebounds and a st