Alyssa Thomas fuels Phoenix Mercury’s playoff push with a season of near triple-doubles, and a big 23-point night in a tight win over Indiana underscores her two-way dominance. With a 26-14 mark, Mercury sit tied for West 2nd as Suns stars—Brooks, Green and Booker—watch courtside, stoking cross-town buzz. The valley’s basketball scene is buzzing as training camps approach and the hunt for a fourth title intensifies.

The energy in downtown Phoenix mirrors a season of momentum, with Thomas orchestrating the offense and Mercury closing in on franchise wins, all while the Suns’ attendance and Valley vibe hint at a broader, richer basketball narrative in Phoenix.