Lynx rise to No. 1 as Fever struggle with Clark's performance

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Lynx rise to No. 1 as Fever struggle with Clark's performance
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • 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.
Latest Updates
  • 2:19 AMYahoo SportsFever Fall in Power Rankings After Back-to-Back Losses and Caitlin Clark Drama
  • 4:32 PMYahoo Sports‘She is not always a nice teammate’: Fever reporter peels back the curtain on Caitlin Clark
  • 2:25 PMYahoo SportsWNBA analyst presses panic button on alarming Caitlin Clark trend as Fever begin tough stretch
  • 11:00 AMYahoo SportsWNBA power rankings deliver concerning reality check for Caitlin Clark, Fever
  • 2:24 PMCBS SportsWNBA Power Rankings: Caitlin Clark's no-good week tanks Fever, while Lynx surge into No. 1 spot
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After back-to-back defeats, the Indiana Fever face uncomfortable questions about their roster and star guard Caitlin Clark’s growing struggles. Clark’s defensive shortcomings have been highlighted over the past couple of games, with teams constantly attacking her and forcing her into isolation situations, landing her in foul trouble.

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Star point guard Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are on the wrong side of a two-game losing streak and are gearing up for what will be the most high-profile game of the early WNBA season when they take on Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream. Much has been made recently about Clark’s coachability and…

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Indiana entered the season as one of the league's most talked-about teams, but the latest rankings show just how much work remains.

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