WNBA Power Rankings: ACES exceed Lynx at the end of season

There is a new team on No. 1 to close the regular season; And we highlight the best of each team in the final edition of the WNBA Power Rankings.

With only three remaining days of regular season, we arrive at the final edition of the Power Rankings of the AM850 WNBA by 2025.

He Minnesota Lynx The first place and the advantage of the premises have already been secured while remaining in the playoffs. They are still favorites to the championship, as they have been during most of the season. But with the Power Rankings as a weekly barometer of the current performance of the equipment, Las Vegas Aces They have been placed at the top of this final update, a movement that would have seemed absurd to predict on August 2, when Las Vegas lost at home against Minnesota for 53 points and was left with a 14-14 record. However, ACES have had a streak of 14 consecutive victories since then, which makes them the most racing team of the league for the postseason.

The Lynx won the first three clashes of the season against Aces before Las Vegas defeated Minnesota at home last Thursday. The teams also have the two main MVP candidates: Napheesa Collier and A’JA Wilson.

The Lynx has had less options since August 30, when he got the best record of the League, although he has stressed that he has not entered pace, since he wants to reach the playoffs competing at a high level. ACES, on the other hand, keep trying to ensure second place.

Both teams have aspirations to the championship and will join another six when the playoffs begin on Sunday, while the five teams that do not achieve begin to think of 2026. However, the 13 teams have had bright moments this season, so we see the most prominent points of each to close our weekly classification.

1. Las Vegas Aces (28-14)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 2

Three final days: vs. Chi (September 9), @ la (September 11)

Las Vegas Aces They have had one of the most drastic recoveries of season in the history of the WNBA, expanding their streak of victories to 14 with triumphs over Minnesota and Chicago last week. This rebound coincides with the incorporation of Jewell Loyd As a substitute, a decision that many players of their level would not have accepted, but she did. Las Vegas’s ability to overcome their problems and stay linked as a team is remarkable.

2. Minnesota Lynx (33-9)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 1

Three final days: @ Ind (September 9, 7:30 PM ET by AM850 Deportes and by AM850+), vs. GS (September 11)

He Minnesota Lynxwho lost against Las Vegas and defeated Golden State last week, has a 6-4 record in his last 10 games, partly because he has had fewer options after ensuring his pass to the playoffs and the local advantage. Maintaining the same rhythm when it is known that a defeat (or even a series of defeats) does not bring consequences is more difficult than it seems. Even so, Lynx has been the most consistent team of the whole season, which keeps them in command of the championship.

3. Atlanta Dream (29-14)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 3

Three final days: @ With (September 10)

He Atlanta Dream He continues in the fight for second place, with two victories over Los Angeles and another against Connecticut last week. A year after reaching the playoffs without enough attack to win a series, they have become applicants. Its ability to adopt the new coach’s system Karl Smesko —A effort led by the veteran base Allisha Gray– It has been one of the most impressive developments of this WNBA season.

4. Phoenix Mercury (27-15)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 4

Three final days: vs. LA (September 9), @ dal (September 11)

After starting the last week with victories about Indiana and Washington, Saturday’s defeat against Connecticut left the Phoenix Mercury Second, tied with Las Vegas and Atlanta. Now it seems likely to get the fourth place, which could mean a possible confrontation in the semifinals against Minnesota. Even so, be among the four best with a completely renewed template in a new era of mercury basket Diana Tauurasi and the exit of Brittney Griner It is a great victory for Phoenix.

5. Golden State Valkyries (23-19)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 6

Three final days: @ Sea (September 9), @ min (September 11)

The Golden State Valkyries They beat New York and Dallas last week. This last game assured them a position in the playoffs and unleashed a celebration in Ballhalla. They also beat Minnesota on Saturday, falling 78-72. Despite losing the outstanding Kayla Thornton (knee) For the rest of the season after the star game, Valkyries have a record of 13-7 without it. Many leading players in the first season of Golden State, but two possible winners –Natalie NakaseCoach of the year, and the base Veronica BurtonPlayer with greater progress – are the most prominent.

6. New York Liberty (25-17)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 5

Three final days: vs. Was (September 9), @ chi (September 11)

He New York Liberty He fell against Golden State and then recovered to defeat Seattle last week. The defending champions will not have the advantage of the premises in the first round of the playoffs, partly because the lesions of the headlines Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina ionc They have reduced their consistency. They have won only four of their last 10 games, but they still seem to be chance to ensure fifth place. The best part of his season could be the playoffs, if all are healthy.

7. Indiana Fever (23-20)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 7

Three final days: vs. Min (September 9, 7:30 pm ET by AM850 Deportes and by AM850+)

He Indiana Fever fell to Phoenix last Tuesday and then announced Thursday that the injured base Caitlin Clark I would not return this season. Low since July 15, Clark can now focus on returning healthy in 2026, and the Fever followed the news with two victories that secured their second consecutive classification to the playoffs. His best qualities this season have been the resilience of his core of four healthy players: the bases Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull and the winges Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howardand its excellent adaptation to the incorporation of several replacement players.

8. Seattle Storm (22-21)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 8

Three final days: vs. GS (September 9)

He Seattle Storm He lost his only game last week against New York, which could have assured them a position in the playoffs. Now they will try to secure it in their last game of the regular season on Tuesday. The difficulties at home (9-12) and with the closure of matches have frustrated the Storm, but they probably saved the season by winning four of five consecutive games as visitors between August 19 and 28, recovering from a bad streak after the game of stars, in which they lost nine of 12 games (including six consecutive).

9. Los Angeles Sparks (20-22)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 9

Three final days: @ Phx (September 9), vs. LV (September 11)

Los Angeles Sparks They lost twice in Atlanta and then beat Dallas on Sunday to keep their hopes of playoffs alive. If they do not reach the postseason, they will remember a very lazy start of 5-13 as something too difficult to overcome. Cameron Brinkthe second selection of the 2024 Draft, who returned on July 29 after a knee injury that interrupted its rookie season, has had a defensive impact, but it is not yet 100% in attack. The best part of the season was when the four best players of the Sparks, Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby, RICKEA Jackson and Azura Stevensthey were at their best.

10. Connecticut Sun (11-32)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 10

Three final days: vs. ATL (September 10)

He Connecticut Sun He possibly achieved his best victory of the season on Saturday, beating Phoenix, classified to the playoffs, by 87-84 between defeats against Chicago and Atlanta. After losing his coach all the headline of the playoff team last season, reaching the double digits in victories should be considered a point in favor. Six of its victories have arrived since August 13, which maintains them ahead of Washington, which is in decline, in this classification despite the largest total victories of the mystics. Given the uncertainty about the long -term future of the franchise – will Sun remain in Connecticut? -, the promise of rookies Leila Lacan, Aneeesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers It is the best of its present and near future.

11. Washington Mystics (16-27)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 11

Three final days: @ NY (September 9)

The Washington Mystics They have a 5-16 record since the star game recess and have lost nine aheads, including against Phoenix and Indiana last week. Like Connecticut, they are in full reconstruction with a new coach. Washington’s strong point this year is to have two rookies to build their equipment: lottery team selections Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafenwho were All-Stars.

12. Chicago Sky (10-32)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 12

Three final days: @ LV (September 9), vs. NY (September 11)

He Chicago Sky He defeated Connecticut, then lost against Indiana and Las Vegas, but the action on the court was eclipsed by the published statements of Angel Reesesecond year player, about the need for the team to get “great” players. Subsequently, he apologized to his companions and received a suspension of half a game, which left them perplexed. There seems to be friction between Reese and the Sky directive, which doubts how it could affect this in 2026. The best of this Sky season, frankly, is that it is almost over. Now the organization must find a way to move forward.

13. Dallas Wings (9-34)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 13

Three final days: vs. PHX (September 11)

The Dallas Wings They fell to Golden State and Los Angeles last week. Unless they defeat Phoenix in the last game of the regular season, they will end with a streak of 11 losses and their second consecutive season of just nine victories. Like the Chicago coach, Tyler Marsh, Chris Koclanes Dallas hopes to see if his mandate lasts more than one season. However, there are two positive aspects in the Wings season: it is expected that Paige Bueckers Be a rookie of the year, and they could get another number one selection in the 2026 draft.