Minnesota takes over the top ranking after a 2-0 week that pushed them to 15-4, while coach Cheryl Reeve earned her 379th career victory and a Hall of Fame induction. The Lynx sit idle until Friday's matchup with New York, giving them extra preparation time for their Commissioner's Cup chase.

Golden State rockets to No. 3 behind a perfect 3-0 week, with their defense anchoring wins over Atlanta twice and New York. Five of their seven losses came against the Lynx and Aces, showing they compete well against everyone else. A'ja Wilson continues dominating with 25.7 points per game for Las Vegas, though she's questionable for Tuesday's Cup final after an ankle injury.

Atlanta plummets from No. 1 to No. 5 after going 0-3, with star guard Rhyne Howard struggling through 7-of-27 shooting in two losses to Golden State. Meanwhile, Washington survived a 124-123 four-overtime thriller against Portland, showcasing the league's unpredictable nature. Caitlin Clark missed time with back issues as Indiana split their week.

Natasha Howard's 17.7-point, 8.2-rebound average leads Minnesota's charge while Napheesa Collier recovers. The veteran's 42-point, 29-rebound performance across two wins proves the Lynx can maintain dominance without their star forward. With the Commissioner's Cup looming, Minnesota's rest advantage could prove decisive.