The Las Vegas Aces have reclaimed the top spot in the WNBA power rankings following a four-game winning streak through games played on May 17 and May 18, 2026, according to reports from wnba.
com and USA Today.
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After losing their regular-season opener to the Phoenix Mercury, the defending champions rebounded with a series of victories.
A late game-winner by Chelsea Gray against the Atlanta Dream helped fuel the turnaround.
Aces forward A'ja Wilson made history with a 45-point performance in a 101-94 win over the Connecticut Sun.
New bench addition Chennedy Carter contributed a combined 97 points across her first five games, providing a significant boost.
Liberty Drop to Second After Upset Loss
The New York Liberty fell to second place following a 98-96 upset loss to the expansion Portland Fire.
However, they quickly secured a 100-82 victory in a rematch two days later.
Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with an average of 23.0 points per game.
Undrafted French rookie Pauline Astier scored 20 points off the bench while starters Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally remained sidelined by injuries.
The Atlanta Dream climbed to third place after pushing the Aces to a one-point finish.
Allisha Gray delivered a 25-point performance, and rookie Madina Okot recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Chicago Sky secured the fourth spot with a 3-1 record, boasting the league's top-rated defense that held opponents to a 38.1% field goal percentage.
