Meeting of MVP Leaders

For the second time in as many weeks, Vegas and Minnesota will square off. Last Friday, the Lynx handled the Aces in dominant fashion, with reigning league MVP A’ja Wilson held to one of her lowest point totals of the season (15). Napheesa Collier put together a 25-point performance, striking just above her season average and showing why she’s leading the race to this point. Saturday’s matchup can do one of two things: Further distance Phee from the pack and solidify her position as the top dog or inch A’ja closer to possibly winning her 4th Award in 6 years.

The Hottest Win Streak in the League

No Caitlin? No problem! The Indiana Fever have found ways to win with their superstar sidelined, putting together three consecutive against Vegas, Chicago and Phoenix. They’re 3-1 since All-Star Weekend and getting huge production from back court duo Kelsey Mitchell and Aari McDonald. Four games this week will see rematches with Dallas, Seattle, Phoenix and Los Angeles. The Sparks are the only team of those four to have defeated Indy in their last meeting. A strong week could see Indiana ascend the standings, possibly even as high as #3.

Brink is Back!

Cameron Brink’s return from injury might just be the spark LA needs to bolster confidence for a postseason appearance. Right now, they sit toward the bottom of the standings in 10th place at 11-15. Her first game back last week vs Vegas saw limited action and understandably; 14 minutes. Once she gets more reps in and finds her rhythm, her two-way game will come to life and really ignite this team that already has incredible pieces, capable of upsetting any team on any given night. Returning to form will be a process, but it could all click at just the right time! Tough games this week against Seattle (4th in the standings) and Indiana (6th in the standings) will test her return.

Brittney Griner and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Wednesday’s game between Atlanta and Dallas saw tensions flare in the 3rd quarter. A hard foul on Haley Jones and some words for the ref earned BG two fouls and subsequently, an ejection. ATL went on to snatch the 3-point win, but 6’9” is hard to replace. Contact between BG and the ref is believed to have taken place, prompting that second foul which got her tossed. If the league decides to further review and investigate, a suspension could loom. 2025 hasn’t been her best season in terms of numbers, but a career-low 10.6 PPG is still making a big impact for the Dream, one of five players averaging double-figures. They’ve been up and down since All-Star Weekend but currently sit at 5th in the standings and want to continue rising. BG is a huge piece to their puzzle and must stay on the floor. Upcoming games against Phoenix, Washington and Chicago will test them.

Can Seattle Weather the Storm?

Not much separates #2 through #6 in the standings right now, and Seattle finds themselves smack dab in the middle at #4 with a 16-11 record. This week will surely be a test, facing a new-look LA team tonight, followed by games on Sunday and Tuesday versus Indiana (who won their last meeting) and title favorite Minnesota. When Seattle is clicking, they can handle any team in the league… yes, even the Lynx, which was saw back in June. In fact, they’ve also handed the league’s second-best team losses in both meetings this season. Incredible firepower from Nneka and Skylar, rock solid bench production from Dominique Malonga and lockdown defense by Gabby Williams have propelled this team through twenty-seven games so far. A 3-0 or even 2-1 showing could see them rise in the standings come end-of-week.

Two Words: EMMA MEESSEMAN

If you ask Minnesota Head Coach Cheryl Reeve, she’ll tell you Emma made the wrong choice by joining New York. Well, the Liberty certainly don’t think so! After expediting the visa process, the Belgian superstar (and former Finals MVP) arrived in New York on Wednesday and could join the team as early as today! If we do, in fact, see her make her debut this week, it could certainly make for a 3-0 record (two games vs Connecticut & one vs Dallas). She will instantly fill a void left by Breanna Stewart (out with injury). One of the most versatile players in the world, Emma can both play and defend inside and out at the most elite level. Of course, with Stewie back in the mix (with JJ, Sabrina, Natasha, etc.), this lineup could catapult New York to back-to-back titles.