"But with the Power Rankings acting as a weekly barometer of how teams are performing right now, the Las Vegas Aces have jumped into the top spot of this final update -- a move that would have seemed absurd to predict on Aug. 2, when Las Vegas lost at home to Minnesota by 53 points and fell to 14-14. But the Aces have gone on a 14-game winning streak since, making them the hottest team in the league heading into the postseason."
"The Lynx won the first three matchups of the season against the Aces before Las Vegas beat Minnesota at home last Thursday. The teams also feature the two leading MVP candidates: Napheesa Collier and A'ja Wilson. Both teams have championship hopes and will join six others when the playoffs tip off Sunday, while the five teams that don't make it start looking ahead to 2026."
With three days remaining in the regular season, the final WNBA power rankings place the Las Vegas Aces atop due to a 14-game winning streak. The Minnesota Lynx secured the No. 1 seed and home-court advantage on Aug. 30 and remain the championship favorite. The Aces' turnaround followed an Aug. 2 53-point home loss to Minnesota that left them 14-14. Napheesa Collier and A'ja Wilson are the leading MVP candidates. The Aces are still pursuing the No. 2 seed. Eight teams will enter the playoffs while five teams begin planning for 2026.
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