PHOENIX (AP) — Sami Whitcomb scored 29 of her career-high 36 points in the first half, Alyssa Thomas had her 16th career triple-double and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 102-72 on Monday night to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season. Whitcomb’s 29 were the most points scored by a WNBA player in any half this season.

Paige Bueckers, Wings on Wrong End of WNBA History on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings entered Monday's game against the Phoenix Mercury with some high hopes. They were looking to make it three straight wins after taking down the Mercury, 98-89, at College Park Center on Thursday.

If Paige Bueckers joins the Dallas Wings, she’ll step into a franchise supported by a growing network of high-profile sponsors. From apparel giants to local businesses, these partnerships shape the team’s identity and resources.

Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) in action during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Calm,

A return to Phoenix would perhaps be fitting, as Bonner played there from 2009 to 2019. The team took her with the No. 5 pick in the 2009 draft, and she was named the Sixth Woman of the Year in each of her first three seasons. While she isn't an efficient shooter or a 3-point threat, she has always been a potent scorer and a solid defender.

The Phoenix Mercury will now have two players representing at the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis.

Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Kayla Thornton and Gabby Williams earned their first All-Star selections as other members of the reserve unit