Atlanta Dream Climb to No. 2 in WNBA Rankings as 97.3 Defensive Rating Leads League
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Updated · USA TODAY · May 26
Atlanta Dream Climb to No. 2 in WNBA Rankings as 97.3 Defensive Rating Leads League
4 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · May 26
Atlanta rose to No. 2 in USA TODAY Sports' latest WNBA power rankings after a 2-0 week, with the Dream's league-best 97.3 defensive rating driving the jump.
Las Vegas stayed No. 1 despite a 101-95 loss to the Sparks, while Connecticut remained last at 1-7; the rankings' weekly theme spotlighted each team's top defender, from A'ja Wilson to Aaliyah Edwards.
Indiana made the biggest move into the top three, up six spots to No. 3 after two wins, while Golden State climbed to No. 4 and Minnesota to No. 5 behind top-five defensive ratings.
New York fell five places to No. 7 with its worst 3-4 start since 2022, and Phoenix plunged nine spots to No. 13 after three straight losses as Alyssa Thomas said the Mercury were in 'uncharted territory.'
With a failing defense, can the Aces' star-powered offense alone win another WNBA title?
As injuries sideline top stars, which underdog team is truly positioned for a surprise championship run?