In making herself the night’s standout through her ability to get everyone involved with 14 assists, Alyssa Thomas left behind results that were just as fruitful when she called upon herself, as well. Willing to match the Minnesota Lynx’s energy in a game of runs, Thomas supplies the Connecticut Sun with a late, third-quarter tear of their own, first by surveying her options against a potential double team from atop the key. Officially going downhill, and presented with a left-handed drive if she desires, Thomas showcases her balance through a slippery spin move against Alanna Smith, opening the paint for a soft-touch banker off the glass. The Sun were able to use said run to help keep the No. 2-seeded Lynx at mostly arms-length, surviving a potential WNBA Finals preview for a confidence-building win on July 4, 2024. Elevating her play to the circumstance, Thomas did a bit of everything, recording 13 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists — tied for a season-best — and two steals. · Jul 5, 2024