WNBA Leaders and the Rise of the Dream: League Analysis
The WNBA season continues its course and the excitement increases as we approach the Commissioner’s Cup in June. The Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty remain undefeated at the top, showing a dominance that positions them as favorites for the tournament final for the second consecutive year.Meanwhile, the Atlanta Dream have burst onto the scene with a four-game winning streak, the longest after the Lynx and Liberty. The team has demonstrated impressive play, although they have not yet faced the league leaders.
Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray lead Atlanta in scoring, combining for 61 points in the victory against the Seattle Storm. In addition, the additions of Brionna Jones and Brittney Griner are also averaging double figures in scoring. Dream coach Karl Smesko has orchestrated a notable offensive transformation, placing Atlanta in second place in scoring, a radical change from their performance in 2024.Smesko’s system has worked well. You have many open shots. I feel like we now have the key pieces we need to take us to the next level.
Allisha Gray
WNBA Standings: A Look at the Teams
- Minnesota Lynx (7-0): Despite their good start, the team seeks to improve. Napheesa Collier, although injured, highlights the demand for attention to detail.
- New York Liberty (7-0): They have achieved resounding victories, including a 100-point game and a three-point record. Jonquel Jones has been key, recording double-doubles in each victory.
- Atlanta Dream (5-2): Driven by the performance of Howard, Gray, and Griner. Gray is having her best season and Howard maintains a high level of play.
- Phoenix Mercury (5-2): Despite the absences, the team shows a good start. Satou Sabally has been fundamental.
- Las Vegas Aces (4-2): A’ja Wilson leads the team in multiple categories, demonstrating her worth.
- Washington Mystics (3-4): They have had a solid start, led by Brittney Sykes and Kiki Iriafen.
- Seattle Storm (3-4): After a winning streak, they have suffered consecutive defeats.
- Chicago Sky (2-4): They have achieved their first victories of the season, showing improvements.
- Indiana Fever (2-4): They have had a difficult week, with key injuries and defeats.
- Golden State Valkyries (2-4): Despite the defeats, they have shown a competitive game.
- Los Angeles Sparks (2-6): They have suffered consecutive defeats and face significant challenges.
- Dallas Wings (1-6): They obtained their first victory, but then suffered defeats. Paige Bueckers is in concussion protocol.
- Connecticut Sun (1-6): They achieved a victory, but suffered a heavy defeat.
