Is Alyssa Thomas Playing vs Aces? Possible Line-Up For Mercury In WNBA Finals Game 2

After an electric and an up-and-down game, the Las Vegas Aces finally edged out the Phoenix Mercury in a close 89-86 win. But when we consider how the Aces started the game, it is not hard not to think that the Phoenix Mercury missed out on a golden chance to take control of the series. While they did lose the game, there was an even bigger scare as the best player, Alyssa Thomas, kept flexing her left hand and looked in clear discomfort.

Her discomfort became even more apparent when she stood at the free-throw line with 24.6 seconds left in the game. However, Alyssa missed both free throws. These missed free throws further increased the concern among the fans about whether her left-hand injury is bothering her enough to affect her shooting. After the game, she underwent an MRI to get some more clarity on her injury. Since then, all Phoenix Mercury fans have been thinking about how bad the injury is. So, let’s take a look at what we know about the injury and Alyssa Thomas’ status for Game 2.

Will Alyssa Thomas play in Game 2?

Yes. According to the recent report, Alyssa Thomas’ MRI came back clean, and she is good to go for Monday night’s Game 2 against the Las Vegas Aces. ESPN reporter Kendra Andrews confirmed this update. In her X post, Kendra wrote, “Alyssa Thomas underwent an MRI on her left hand last night and the results are clean, sources tell ESPN. She was flexing her hand throughout the end of the game, appearing to be in some discomfort. But she is cleared for Game 2.”