The Associated Press WNBA Power Rankings are determined by a panel of 12 voters, with first-place votes noted in parentheses. Rankings are based on points assigned to teams, considering their win-loss records through August 11th. The system awards 13 points to the top-ranked team, decreasing by one point per position down to the lowest-ranked team.<\/p>\n
Here is the ranking breakdown:<\/p>\n
1. Minnesota (27-5) \u2013 12 points (12 first-place votes), previously ranked 1, highest and lowest rank: 1
\n2. Atlanta (20-11) \u2013 26 points, previously 2, high 2, low 3
\n3. New York (20-11) \u2013 38 points, previously 3, high 2, low 6
\n4. Phoenix (19-12) \u2013 47 points, previously 5, high 4, low 4
\n5. Las Vegas (18-14) \u2013 66 points, previously 7, high 5, low 6
\n6. Indiana (18-14) \u2013 71 points, previously 4, high 5, low 8
\n7. Los Angeles (15-16) \u2013 87 points, previously 8, high 3, low 9
\n8. Golden State (16-15) \u2013 94 points, previously 9, high 6, low 9
\n9. Seattle (16-16) \u2013 100 points, previously 6, high 7, low 10
\n10. Washington (14-17) \u2013 120 points, previously 10, high 9, low 11
\n11. Dallas (8-24) \u2013 136 points, previously 11, high 11, low 12
\n12. Chicago (8-23) \u2013 140 points, previously 13, high 10, low 13
\n13. Connecticut (5-26) \u2013 155 points, previously 12, high 12, low 13 <\/p>\n
Fan Take: This ranking showcases Minnesota\u2019s dominant season and sets the stage for an exciting playoff chase, highlighting the growing competitiveness across the league. WNBA fans should watch closely as teams like New York and Phoenix push hard to climb the ranks, signaling a thrilling end to the season and increased visibility for women’s basketball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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