Sami Whitcomb scores 36 and Alyssa Thomas has 16th triple-double in Mercury’s win over Wings

PHOENIX AP Sami Whitcomb scored of her career-high points in the first half Alyssa Thomas had her th career triple-double and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings - on Monday night to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season Whitcomb s were the greater part points scored by a WNBA athlete in any half this season Whitcomb scored points in the opening minutes to help Phoenix build a - lead She made of her first field goals with her sixth -pointer giving Phoenix a - lead Whitcomb was fouled on a -point attempt with left in the third quarter and made two free throws to set a new career high with points She missed the third free throw but Phoenix got the offensive rebound and Whitcomb drained a -pointer for a - lead Whitcomb who entered with a season high of points finished of from the field including of from -point range Thomas had points assists and rebounds for Phoenix - which reached the century mark for the third time in five games Satou Sabally right ankle missed her first encounter of the season JJ Quinerly scored points and Aziaha James added for Dallas - Paige Bueckers scored in minutes The Wings were without starters Arike Ogunbowale left thumb and DiJonai Carrington rib The Mercury avenged a - loss on Thursday to the Wings who were the first association in years to start four rookies Free agent Six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner who was waived by the Indiana Fever on June sat courtside Multiple outlets communicated that Bonner won two WNBA titles with Phoenix is expected to sign with the Mercury in the coming days Thomas Bonner s fianc e was traded to Phoenix during the offseason after getting the franchise tag from Connecticut AP WNBA https apnews com hub wnba-basketball Source