Atlanta Dream Tops WNBA Power Rankings After Two Wins

The Atlanta Dream rose to the top of ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings this week after recording two victories. The team improved to a 4-1 record. Atlanta defeated Dallas and Phoenix during the past week. Rhyne Howard scored 46 points across the two games, while Angel Reese collected 19 rebounds and Jordin Canada recorded 20 assists.

8 points per game. The Dream's only loss came on May 17 against Las Vegas by a score of 85-84. Atlanta has outscored opponents in the fourth quarter of all five games played so far.

The New York Liberty dropped from first to an unranked position after losing three straight home games. Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally made their season debuts before Ionescu sat out Monday's 81-74 loss to Portland and Sabally exited due to illness.

The Indiana Fever received a warning from the WNBA for listing Caitlin Clark as out less than two hours before Wednesday's game. The Fever rose seven spots in the rankings. The Las Vegas Aces lost for the second time after hosting a championship ceremony.

The Connecticut Sun secured their first victory of the season. Karl Smesko, coach of the Atlanta Dream, said the team has responded well to increased attention following a franchise-record 30 wins last season. "When teams play Atlanta, this is a big game for everybody now," Smesko said.