WNBA Power Rankings: Aces Enderezan El Barco, Storm Lucha
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Aches runner -ups are recovering land in the Power Rankings of the WNBA, while other teams suffer.
After the victory of Las Vegas Aces at home Golden State Valkyries last Wednesday, A’JA Wilson He acknowledged that he reviews the classification of the WNBA every day, sometimes several times a day and that individual games often affect the order of 1 to 13.
The Minnesota Lynx They are comfortably at the top of the league with just over a month for playing in the regular season, but the aspiring the remaining playoffs are fighting for planting and one of the eight positions in the playoffs. Although the New York Libertystill without Breanna Stewartthey cling to the number 2 for a thread after the Atlanta Dream They will match their 20-11 record, the most interesting part of the postseason race is happening below in the table: only 2½ games separate No. 5 Indiana Fever and to No. 9 Los Angeles Sparks.
The ACES of Wilsonon the rise, they have won six of their last seven games to ascend to sixth place only one week after staggering inside and outside the postseason panorama. And the Seattle Storm It crosses a difficult period, falling to eighth place.
With what is at stake in practically all the remaining games, reviewing the classification daily will probably become a common practice for more people, not only for Wilson.
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1. Minnesota Lynx (27-5)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 1
Next 7 days: vs. NY (August 16)
Despite losing Napheesa Collier For at least two weeks, the Minnesota Lynx They achieved three victories last week against Seattle, Washington and New York. Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith They did a good job complementing the score that Minnesota Lynx lost when Collier He was injured against ACES August 2, while Dijonai Carrington He has found his rhythm in his first three games since he was transferred from Dallas.
For example, the party of the Minnesota Lynx against them Liberty: McBride could delegate the defense of Sabrina ionc to Carrington By sections, which allowed him to concentrate on his offensive game. Carrington He adds six robberies and two caps in three games and has been a key player in the decisive moments, already demonstrating the confidence that his new team deposits in it.
2. New York Liberty (20-11)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 3
Next 7 days: @ La (August 12), @ LV (August 13), @ min (August 16)
The New York Liberty They obtained two victories against Dallasone by nine points and the other for 11, but they fell to the Lynx By 12. They hope you can return from the bone contusion on its right knee for the end of the month, but the August calendar is full of difficult games, and Phoenix and Atlanta They are stepping on their heels to New York Liberty In the classification.
Not only all their matches this week are like visitors, but New York Liberty They face Sparks Already the ACES On consecutive days, they play against Lynx Twice in four days, and they still have six more games against teams that are in the close race for the playoffs. All these games, except two, are like visitors.
3. Atlanta Dream (20-11)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 2
Next 7 days: @ Sea (August 13), vs. Let Vancouver (August 15), @ gs (August 17)
He Atlanta Dream He got what his most important victory of the season could be on Sunday, beating Phoenix. Now they have the same record (20-11) as New York And they are tied with the Liberty For second place. In addition, they take a game of advantage to Mercury. That victory also meant the return of Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howardthe latter with decline since July 17. The only bad news for the Atlanta Dream the thing is Jordin Canada He was injured his right leg in that game.
4. Phoenix Mercury (19-12)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 5
Next 7 days: vs. LV (August 15), @ Sea (August 17)
The Phoenix Mercury They achieved victories about Connecticut and Indiana before falling Atlantabut its good moment is still positive. Alyssa Thomas He made history by becoming the first WNBA player to get three consecutive triple-duffings (against Chicago, Connecticut and Indiana), and chemistry between her, Satou Sabally and Kahleah Coppertogether with the incorporation of Dewanna Bonnerstill place the Phoenix Mercury In a better position that a week ago.
5. Las Vegas Aces (18-14)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 8
Next 7 days: vs. NY (August 13), @ pHX (August 15), vs. DAL (August 17)
The winning streak of Las Vegas Aces (who have won six of their last seven games) has taken them from being at the doors of the playoffs to sixth place. A’JA Wilson He has continued his MVP campaign, becoming the first player in the history of the WNBA to register a 30 -point and 20 rebounds (32 points, 20 rebounds against the Sun). She is also the only player this season that is among the five best in points, rebounds and caps per game.
6. Indiana Fever (18-14)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 4
Next 7 days: vs. DAL (August 12), vs. Was (August 15), @ with (August 17)
The template of Indiana Fever has been decimated by injuries, the most recent Sydney Colson (anterior cross ligament that ended its season) and Aari McDonald (foot) in the defeat last week before Phoenix. CAILTIN Clark It also remains low due to its distension in groin. They managed to overcome Chicago With only eight active players – and then signed Odyssey Sims With an emergency contract – but they are reaching the point of needing the return of Clark as soon as possible.
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7. Los Angeles Sparks (15-16)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 7
Next 7 days: vs. NY (August 12), @ dal (August 15), @ was (August 17)
Los Angeles Sparks They have been curdling from recovering their health. Cameron Brink Average 7.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 caps in 14 minutes per game, providing a great defensive presence, opening the court and with 46% success in triples since he returned from his anterior cross ligament lesion. Los Angeles Sparks They won three of their four games last week, including a close match against Seattleand they are one of the most racing teams in the League. Don’t be surprised if Los Angeles Sparks They continue to climb positions in the classification.
8. Golden State Valkyries (16-15)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 9
Next 7 days: @ Was (August 13), @ chi (August 15), vs. ATL (August 17)
The Golden State Valkyries They lost a tight match against Las Vegasbut they dominated Los Angeles without problems, in what the coach Natalie Nakase He described as an essential match. With this, the Golden State Valkyries They secured a 3-1 victory in the series and the postseason racing against a team of the Sparks that is probably his greatest competition for eighth place. In the party, the Golden State Valkyries they limited to Sparks —A team that scored at least 100 points in five of his last six games – only 59.
Seattle Storm (16-16)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 6
Next 7 days: vs. ATL (August 13), vs. ATL in Vancouver (August 15), vs. PHX (August 17)
He Seattle Storm It crosses a bad streak that has led him to lose five parties in a row, including a painful defeat by three points against the Sparkshis second defeat adjusted against Los Angeles In 10 days. He Seattle Storm has fallen to eighth place, and with the games against Atlanta and Phoenix This week, the opportunity to find a positive impulse could be complicated.
He Seattle Storm is also in the process of decourage to Brittney Sykes after acquiring it in an exchange that sent to Alysha Clark To Washington. Sykes He scored 14 and 27 points in his first two games with the Seattle Stormdemonstrating a promising integration into the team. But the Seattle Storm You will need more than that to stabilize your season.
10. Washington Mystics (14-17)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 10
Next 7 days: vs. GS (August 13), @ Ind (August 15), vs. LA (August 17)
The Washington Mystics They have a new image after transferring Brittney Sykes to Seattle already Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut close to the deadline of the exchanges. Now, much of the responsibility falls on rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. The Washington Mystics They got a very necessary victory over Dallas On Sunday to stop a streak of four losses to the thread, but as the race intensifies for the latest playoffs, they need to maintain that level.
11. Dallas Wings (8-24)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 11
Next 7 days: @ Ind (August 12), vs. LA (August 15), @ LV (August 17)
The Dallas Wings They lost their three games last week: two against the Liberty And another against Mystics. One of the matches against Liberty It was played without Paige Bueckersfavorite to the rookie award of the year, who was discharged due to a back injury. Bueckers described the injury as a “muscle distension” suffered in the first match against Liberty. Yes Dallas Wings They want to succeed the rest of the season, they need that Bueckers Return to the court.
12. Chicago Sky (8-23)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 12
Next 7 days: @ With (August 13), vs. GS (August 15)
The Chicago Sky They put an end to a streak of eight losses with a 14 -point victory over Washingtonbut then they suffered defeats against Atlanta and before Indianawhich was in numerical inferiority. The greatest unknown for Chicago Sky revolves around the return of Angel Reese. The coach Tyler Marsh He declared to the press that the All-Star has retired from the team to focus on the rehabilitation of a back injury, but is “progressing.”
13. Connecticut Sun (5-26)
PREVIOUS RANKING: 13
Next 7 days: vs. Chi (August 13), vs. IND (August 17)
He Connecticut Sun acquired a Aaliyah Edwards In an exchange with Mystics which sent to Jacy Sheldon to Washington. The acquisition of Edwards It gives the Connecticut Sun A young talented player who helps reinforce his Frontcourt. But as the four games of last week lost, against Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Golden Statethese movements are more oriented to future success than to something immediate.
