Atlanta Dream rises to No. 1 in WNBA Power Rankings after week of results

The Atlanta Dream reached the No. 1 position in ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings after recording three wins in the past week. The team defeated Indiana 108-101 on Thursday, beat Indiana again 113-96 on Saturday, and defeated Toronto 94-87 on Monday. Guards Rhyne Howard scored 60 points across the three games and Allisha Gray added 57 points, while forward Angel Reese recorded 28 rebounds and guard Jordin Canada tallied 30 assists.

Aces hold second place The Las Vegas Aces sit at No. 2 after winning two games during the same period. They defeated Phoenix 86-76 on Wednesday and Golden State 92-73 on Sunday. Center A'ja Wilson posted 52 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals in those contests, and guard Jackie Young contributed 41 points and 14 assists.

Mystics extend streak The Washington Mystics advanced to No. 7 after winning three consecutive road games for the first time this season. Their average roster age is 23.4 years. Washington coach Sydney Johnson said the results showed growth and added that the players need time to develop further.

The New York Liberty dropped from the top ranking after winning eight straight games earlier but then losing two of their next three contests.