The league-leading Atlanta Dream will defend their top standing in the WNBA during a road game against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night, May 27, 2026.
Atlanta currently holds the best record in the league at 4-1, positioning them as the only team with just one loss early in the season.
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The matchup follows a public proclamation from rookie Angel Reese regarding the standing of the team during an event in Atlanta.
"We the number one team right now in the W!" announced Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream forward.
The roster addition has shifted the dynamics for Atlanta, bringing heightened attention alongside performance expectations under head coach Karl Smesko.
While the team leads the league defensively with a 98.3 defensive rating, the offense has dropped to 11th place with a 103.7 offensive rating, down from a 108.2 rating last season.
The offensive struggles are tied to low three-point shooting volumes and the absence of center Brionna Jones, who remains sidelined after undergoing an offseason knee procedure.
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Despite trailing by 15 or more points in three separate games due to these offensive lulls, the defensive unit managed to anchor two comeback victories.
Other WNBA Action
In other WNBA action on Wednesday night, the struggling New York Liberty will host the Phoenix Mercury at Barclays Center as both veteran squads look to break three-game losing streaks.
The 2024 champions New York Liberty have fallen to 3-4, while the 2025 runner-ups Phoenix Mercury sit near the bottom of the standings at 2-5.
Both teams expect roster boosts, with Leonie Fiebich set to make her season debut for New York and Monique Akoa Makani listed as probable for Phoenix.
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However, New York remains hampered by injuries as Sabrina Ionescu deals with back soreness, while Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and Satou Sabally are also listed as questionable.
