Jesse Morrison
@morrscode.bsky.social
Wolf & Luke producer & co-host of State of the Sun Devils on Arizona Sports 98.7 | Fore-All podcast host | ASU Cronkite alum
I haven’t done a lot of writing lately, but I really enjoyed this piece where I went a little deeper on the Phoenix Mercury and Alyssa Thomas’ MVP campaign:
'AT for MVP': Alyssa Thomas' standout season in Phoenix - The IX Basketball
Records keeps falling as Alyssa Thomas' run in the WNBA's MVP race heats up in the final week of the regular season.
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The Phoenix Mercury are playoff-bound, and did it with four under-the-radar rookies: Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld, Lexi Held and Kitija Laksa. @morrscode.bsky.social takes a closer look at how they're helping and what their future is in Phoenix #WNBA www.thenexthoops.com/features/roo...
Phoenix Mercury rookies making major contributions in 2025
The Phoenix Mercury are playoff-bound, and four rookies — Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld, Lexi Held and Kitija Laksa — played a role.
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The Mercury beat the Liberty 80-63. It’s their fifth straight win. They also win the season series 3-1 against the defending champions.
The Phoenix Mercury have clinched their 2025 #WNBA Playoff bid. It will be the franchise's 19th appearance and second consecutive year in the postseason. @theixbasketball.bsky.social
On an Arizona adventure this week. Follow along and I'll thread posts about tonight's #WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky for @theixbasketball.bsky.social. PHX Starters: Sabally, Thomas, Mack, Copper, Akoa Makani CHI Starters: Onyenwere, Reese, Cardoso, Atkins, Banham
Going to be taking a step back from the @theixbasketball.bsky.social Phoenix Mercury beat. Will still have a story coming out next week but follow @kgier.bsky.social for in-depth coverage for the time being. Working 4 jobs at this point in my career is unrealistic and I have to take care of myself.
The Mercury hold on to win this one 92-84 after the Sparks refused to go away. Phoenix is 23-14. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Alyssa Thomas has now set the regular season record for triple-doubles in a WNBA season. She now has seven this season. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Sami Whitcomb is on fire. Seems like everything is falling for her tonight. This has turned into a rout. 76-60 Mercury with 8:26 left. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Hope DeWanna Bonner and Rickea Jackson are ok. These teams are playing an extremely physical brand of basketball. 70-57 Mercury at the end of the third quarter. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
The Mercury lead 48-40 at the half. Alyssa Thomas has seven rebounds and 10 assists already and Sami Whitcomb is 3-3 on 3-pointers. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
The Mercury and Sparks are underway from Los Angeles. Monique Akoa Makani is playing. She was questionable entering the game. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Alyssa Thomas scored her sixth triple-double of the season in the Mercury's 81-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday. @morrscode.bsky.social breaks down the win and Thomas' performance for @lockedonwbb.bsky.social. youtu.be/k5tRz5cOs10
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Mercury win this one 81-72. Another great night by Alyssa Thomas. They are 22-14. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Alyssa Thomas has now set the Mercury single-game record for assists, breaking a record she shared with Cappie Pondexter. She has 16 tonight. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Alyssa Thomas with another triple-double. She now has 13 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists. Her sixth triple-double of the season ties her regular season record for triple-doubles set in 2023. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Mercury went on a big run to end the third quarter. They are cooking from three tonight (52%). Phoenix leads 67-54. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Alyssa Thomas is close to a triple-double. 10 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
A lot of players hitting the deck tonight. Seems like more than usual. #WNBA
Mercury lead 41-31 at the half. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Jesse Morrison@morrscode.bsky.social · last yr.Monique Akoa Makani's shot has looked smooth tonight. She is 3-3 from three and leads Phoenix with nine points. 35-26 Mercury with 2:51 left in the first half. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Monique Akoa Makani's shot has looked smooth tonight. She is 3-3 from three and leads Phoenix with nine points. 35-26 Mercury with 2:51 left in the first half. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Mack is back and waiting to check in. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Natasha Mack went down for a while. She is heading to the locker room. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
17-15 Mercury at the end of the first quarter. Sami Whitcomb with six points off the bench to lead Phoenix. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Looks like Kahleah Copper is playing. She is out for team warmups. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Looks like PHX Arena is undergoing some renovations. The four video boards that usually display stats during games are missing. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Here at PHX Arena for Mercury vs. Valkyries. Kahleah Copper (questionable) was just going through warmups. Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts said she would go through warmups and then see if she can play. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social