WNBA Power Rankings: Dream Stable, Aces to Top 3

ACES have risen to the second place of the Power Rankings, while the Dream remains solid in third place in week 14 of the WNBA.

Should he Atlanta Dream be considered a contender for the WNBA championship?

This week’s three star clashes could reveal a lot, starting with Tuesday’s meeting between Atlanta and the powerful Las Vegas Aces. The Dream has a 9-3 record from the star game recess, and its two most recent losses were for only two points. ACES, on the other hand, have a record of 10-3 from the break and have won seven games in a row.

Despite their previous ups and downs, ACES are still considered a franchise with the possibility of winning the championship. At least the semifinals have reached in the last six seasons, winning consecutive titles in 2022 and 2023. The Dream, however, has more to demonstrate: it has only reached the semifinals once in the last 10 seasons (2018), after advancing to the WNBA finals three times in its first six seasons as an expansion franchise that was launched in 2008, being swept in each of those series (2010, 2010 2013).

With Allisha Gray (18.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.8 APG) having the best season of your career and Rhyne Howard (16.4 ppg, 4.5 RPG, 4.4 APG) Returning on August 10 after getting lost a month for a knee injury, Dream seems to be ready for its next tests. After their trip to Las Vegas, they will receive the leaders Minnesota Lynx And then to the defending champion New York Liberty. And after a third clash with the Aces on August 27, the Dream calendar will be lightened: its last six regular season games are currently below .500, including three matches with the Sotanero Connecticut Sunand seven of his last 10 are at home.

Atlanta, which is still in the 3th position of the AM850 power ranking, could be well positioned for the playoffs.

1. Minnesota Lynx (28-5)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 1

Next 7 days: @ NY (August 19), @ Atl (August 21), @ Ind (August 22), vs. IND (August 24)

He Minnesota Lynx Keep flying to an altitude different from that of the rest of the league. His fourth and last meeting of the regular season against New York is Tuesday; Minnesota won the first three, including last Saturday’s victory for 86-80. Lynx has remained stable with the loss of Napheesa Collier (ankle), but his four games in the next six days are the same as he had played in the previous 14.

2. Las Vegas Aces (21-14)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 5

Next 7 days: vs. ATL (August 19), vs. Phx (August 21), @ was (August 23), @ Chi (August 25)

Las Vegas Aces August began with a defeat for 53 points against Minnesota, but they have chained seven consecutive victories that have taken them to the second position of the Power Rankings after beating New York, Phoenix and Dallas, and soon they could be second to the classification of the League. A’JA Wilson He has averaged 26.1 points and 13.3 rebounds during his streak of victories, which has positioned her again in the race for being the MVP.

3. Atlanta Dream (22-12)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 3

Next 7 days: @ LV (August 19), vs. Min (August 21), vs. NY (August 23)

The decline of the titular base Jordin Canada (Ischiotibes), who projected as low at least until August 24, remains one of the concerns of the Atlanta Dream. But the return of Rhyne Howard He has helped mitigate them: he scored 60 points and 14 assists last week, when they divided matches against Seattle and beat Golden State. AND Maya Caldwellwho assumed the starting base role when Howard was discharged, has remained in that position with Canada de Baja.

4. New York Liberty (21-13)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 2

Next 7 days: vs. Min (August 19), vs. Chi (August 21), @ Atl (August 23), vs. With (August 25)

He New York Liberty He lost his first three clashes against Lynx for 7, 12 and 6 points. With Breanna Stewart (Knee) Still with low, can New York snatch a match of the regular season to Minnesota? Emma Meesseman He has adapted since he joined the Liberty on August 3, ending with 58 points and 22 rebounds between last week’s victory over Los Angeles and the defeats against Las Vegas and Minnesota.

5. Phoenix Mercury (20-13)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 4

Next 7 days: @ GS (August 19), @ LV (August 21), vs. GS (August 22)

The late ball loss of Phoenix Mercury It cost them the opportunity to beat Las Vegas on Friday; Instead, it was a loss at home for 86-83 that hurt. They traced to contain the Storm by 85-82 in Seattle on Sunday, with the candidate for MVP Alyssa Thomas getting his fifth triple-double of the season. However, Mercury has a 5-5 record in its last 10 games and a promotion was good for the rest of August.

6. Golden State Valkyries (18-16)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 8

Next 7 days: vs. Pho (August 19), @ Pho (August 22), @ dal (August 24)

Veronica Burton She is a candidate for the most progress player in the League. Last week, he registered 57 points, 13 rebounds and 14 assists in the victories of the Golden State Valkyries about Washington and Chicago before the defeat against Atlanta. The 25 -year -old base has shone with the Valkyries, an expansion team that is maintained in playoff stalls.

7. Indiana Fever (19-16)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 6

Next 7 days: vs. Min (August 22), @ min (August 24)

The ups and downs Indiana Fever They continue while we wait for news about the state of Sophie Cunninghamwho left Sunday’s victory in Connecticut due to a knee injury. The Faver lost for 21 points in front of the SUN and the players were shocked by the emotional blow of the injury of another partner. However, they achieved the greatest comeback in the history of the franchise, led by the 38 points of Kelsey Mitchellto close the 99-93 game in the extension. This happened after Indiana lost at home against the wings and the mystics earlier for the week.

This week, the Faver will face a powerful Minnesota team twice while trying to ensure a place in the playoffs.

8. Washington Mystics (16-18)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 10

Next 7 days: vs. With (August 19), @ with (August 21), vs. LV (August 23), vs. Be (August 24)

After the transfer of its highest scorer, Brittney Sykesto Seattle earlier this month, one might think that Washington Mystics They were ready for the next season. But they continue in the contest for the playoffs, thank you largely to rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. Last week, Washington fell against Golden State, but beat Indiana and Los Angeles, with Citron scoring 60 points and Iriafen capturing 32 rebounds in those games.

9. Los Angeles Sparks (16-18)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 7

Next 7 days: vs. DAL (August 20)

It was a frustrating week for Los Angeles Sparks And their playoffs aspirations, although these are still alive. In the defeats against New York and Washington and the victory against Dallas, they allowed 296 points. That type of defense will not be enough if Los Angeles hopes to end their four -year drought without classifying the postseason. Sparks have a light calendar this week to work on training and rest between them.

10. Seattle Storm (17-18)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 9

Next 7 days: @ Chi (August 19), @ dal (August 22), @ was (August 24)

How bad has this month be for the Seattle Storm? His victory at home for two points over Atlanta on Friday is the only thing that has prevented them from being without victories in August. Six of his seven defeats, including Sunday by 85-82 at home against Phoenix after the inauguration of the statue of Sue Bird Outside the Climate Pledge Arena, they have been for four points or less. They must begin to finish the work or risk not qualify for the postseason.

11. Dallas Wings (9-26)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 11

Next 7 days: @ La (August 20), vs. Sea (August 22), vs. GS (August 24)

The Dallas Wings They have a record of 1-6 in August, with their only victory in a match for 81-80 against Indiana on August 12. Then 97-96 fell at home against Los Angeles and allowed 18 triples in a defeat for 106-87 in Las Vegas. Maddy Siegrist He has shone since his return on August 5 after a knee lesion that left her out of play for 18 games, scoring 60 points between the three games of last week.

12. Connecticut Sun (6-27)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 13

Next 7 days: @ Was (August 19), vs. Was (August 21), @ chi (August 23), @ NY (August 25)

After beating Chicago 71-62 on Wednesday, the Connecticut Sun He seemed to win two consecutive games for the first time since the first round of the Playoffs of 2024. However, they let an advantage of 21 points against Indiana in a defeat for 99-93 in extra time, which symbolizes the end of the season for Connecticut.

13. Chicago Sky (8-25)

PREVIOUS RANKING: 12

Next 7 days: vs. Sea (August 19), @ NY (August 21), vs. With (August 23), vs. LV (August 25)

After falling to Connecticut after losing against Golden State for 31 points last week, the Chicago Sky It remains in the last place of the Power Rankings. The only Sky victory since July 12 was on August 5 against Washington. And with nine of his 11 remaining games against teams that are currently in playoff positions, it is unlikely that this season will improve.