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A frustrating first half ended in injury for Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 10: Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on in the first quarter against the Las Vegas Aces during game four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) — PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 10: Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on in the first quarter against the Las Vegas Aces during game four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

A frustrating first half ended in injury for Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas. The six-time WNBA All-Star hit the deck in pain after running into an illegal screen set by Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd.

The offensive foul, and injury, occurred with 9.2 seconds left in the second quarter.

Thomas, who didn't seem to see Loyd while tracking Aces guard Jackie Young, appeared to immediately clutch her right shoulder after the collision.

Alyssa Thomas appeared to injure her shoulder on this illegal screen by Jewell Loyd. pic.twitter.com/4oLPGHVv1x
— ESPN (@espn) October 11, 2025

The former No. 4 overall pick is in her 12th WNBA season and notably plays with a torn labrum in each of her shoulders. She's adapted her game around her physical limitations, continuing her triple-double ways.

This story is being updated.

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