Lynx stay atop WNBA standings after weekend wins

Minnesota improved to 15-4 and leads the WNBA standings after a pair of road victories last week. The team defeated Washington 78-76 on Wednesday and Dallas 85-77 on Sunday. A veteran forward averaged 17.7 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting 61.1 percent during the stretch.

update Golden State climbed to third in the rankings after three straight wins. The team beat Atlanta twice and New York once while holding opponents under 70 points in each game. Las Vegas sits second at 14-5. The team won two of three games, including a 107-99 victory at Chicago on Sunday.

Schedule and rest Minnesota will not play again until Friday.

The team leads the ESPN Power Rankings for the second time this season. Las Vegas is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Commissioner's Cup final after an ankle injury on Sunday. The team plays at New York that night. A coach reached 379 regular-season victories on Sunday and is tied for the league record.