After the Phoenix Mercury lost Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, concerns were raised about the status of Alyssa Thomas. She had an apparent wrist injury and head coach Nate Tibbets had no further update after the Mercury were defeated 89-86. Ultimately, Thomas was cleared to play Game 2 after undergoing an MRI on her left hand and producing clean results. Ultimately, what finished off the Mercury was the Aces' zone defense, which drastically limited the abilities of Thomas and Kahleah Copper. Article Continues BelowAlyssa Thomas is as gritty as they comeUnsurprisingly, Thomas' most significant attribute is her ability to overcome adversity.