Clark sat — a planned decision made by head coach Stephanie White — but Thomas played, and things got physical ...again!I tell you what, whenever the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana play, it's must-see TV at this point.
Well, "must-see TV" for July.Not sure folks are flipping over from football in the fall, but it's good content right now as we grind through the dog days of summer.CAITLIN CLARK HATERS GOT SOME ADDITIONAL AMMO AS FEVER WIN AGAIN WITHOUT THEIR STAR GUARDAnyway, back to Thomas ...Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) reacts during the second half against the Indiana Fever at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 9, 2026.
(Mark J.Rebilas/Imagn Images)The Fever won, 92-89, on a pair of Sophie Cunningham free throws at the end, but Thomas was the star of the game, finishing with 22 points on 10 of 18 shooting.
Fair is fair, and I have to be fair here.Alyssa Thomas balled out Thursday night.Sure, it was in a loss, but credit where it's due – she was excellent.She was also once again, physical, this time taking aim at Lexie Hull during a play in the third quarter:CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThoughts? First impressions?To me, it's just a basketball play.
Players have been taking elbows to the face for a century now.Alyssa Thomas and Lexie Hull didn't reinvent the wheel here.Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper passes the ball as Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull falls to the court during the second half at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 9, 2026.
(Mark J.Rebilas/Imagn Images)Sure, it looks rough, but I assume it ain't the first elbow Lexie's taken the face.
Lord knows it ain't the first elbow Alyssa Thomas has thrown.Given her ...history ...
she seems like someone who has launched an elbow or two during her career.Frankly, she seems like she throws one every game! By the way, this was called a shooting foul on Lexie Hull after a ref review.I say they got it right, and I'm certainly no Alyssa Thomas fan.
Again, though...