Alyssa Thomas posts first triple-double in WNBA History

The Connecticut Sun responded to being on the verge of elimination by dominating the Las Vegas Aces 105-76.

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forcing the WNBA Finals to go to Game 4.

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Although the Sun had six players score in double figures, power forward Alyssa Thomas' historic performance stood out.

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In the triumph, Thomas finished the game with 16 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists, becoming the first Finals player to record a triple-double.

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With a late 10-point advantage, Connecticut had a strong fourth quarter to pull away and maintain their chances of winning the Championship.

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The Sun won by a margin of at least ten points after outscoring the Aces 28-7 in the final frame.

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Game 3 may have started and finished in a rout, but the middle of the game was close.

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Before Connecticut ultimately pulled away for good in the fourth, the Aces lead the Sun 50-43 after the first quarter.

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