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Phoenix's Stars Flourishing In Unrivaled
Sep 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) and Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) celebrate against the New York Liberty during the second half of game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The Unrivaled season is still going, and some of the league's teams are playing at a high level. Laces BC remains the top team, and Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas is on that squad. Thomas and her teammates have played hard, and they have a record of 9-2. They are on a three-game winning streak, and this month, they have picked up wins over Mist BC, Lunar Owls and Hive BC. Thomas had 20 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals and a block in that game, and Laces had three more players who scored in double figures. Jackie Young had 16 points, Brittney Sykes had 12 points and Maddy Siegrist had 10. Laces BC beat Lunar Owls 74-70, and Thomas had another noteworthy game. She finished the game with 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals. Thomas' team had a great showing, as all of the players in action scored in double figures. Sykes was the leading scorer in that game, and she had 22 points. Naz Hillmon had a double-double, and she finished the game with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Young

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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