WNBA Power Rankings: Fever and Mystics up, Lynx still No. 1 The Minnesota Lynx have held onto No. 1 in ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings since the opening weekend of games in May. This week is the closest the Lynx have come to losing their spot.

Chicago kept things close in the first half and even held a lead at halftime, 46-44, thanks to Angel Reese and Rachel Banham who combined for 21 points during that span. However, the team appeared to lose its edge in the second half, failing to reach the 20-point mark in either the third and fourth quarter as the Lynx pulled away for good.

A solid eight-game stretch hit a snag Monday night after the Sky’s leading scorer and top defender left with a leg injury.

The Chicago Sky just beat the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx for their most noteworthy victory in a disappointing season. Repeating that feat would be even more impressive. Aiming for a season-high third consecutive victory Monday night,