Lynx rise to No. 1 as Fever struggle with Clark's performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx have surged into the top spot in the WNBA standings following victories over the Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky, extending their winning streak to four games. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark's performance during the Indiana Fever's west coast road trip led to two losses against the Golden State Valkyries and Portland Fire. Clark struggled offensively, scoring 22 points across both games while facing scrutiny over her defense. The Fever now sit at 4-4, needing improvements to remain competitive in the league. A critical matchup looms for them as they seek to regain form.
- •Lynx take first place with a 96.8 defensive rating.
- •Clark scored 22 points but struggled defensively for the Fever.
- •Fever now 4-4, with three losses by three points or fewer.
- •Jessica Shepard had a historic 20/20/10 game for the Wings.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA power rankings deliver concerning reality check for Caitlin Clark, Fever
- 2:24 PMCBS Sports — WNBA Power Rankings: Caitlin Clark's no-good week tanks Fever, while Lynx surge into No. 1 spot
"Indiana entered the season as one of the league's most talked-about teams, but the latest rankings show just how much work remains.
"Clark's defense (or lack thereof) is becoming a headline and Indiana is hurting for it
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:00 AMWNBA power rankings deliver concerning reality check for Caitlin Clark, Fever
Indiana entered the season as one of the league's most talked-about teams, but the latest rankings show just how much work remains.
- CBS SportsJun 1, 2026, 2:24 PMWNBA Power Rankings: Caitlin Clark's no-good week tanks Fever, while Lynx surge into No. 1 spot
Clark's defense (or lack thereof) is becoming a headline and Indiana is hurting for it
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