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Minnesota Lynx lead WNBA power rankings amid numerous injuries

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Minnesota Lynx lead WNBA power rankings amid numerous injuries

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The Minnesota Lynx currently hold the top position in the WNBA power rankings despite significant injuries to key players, including Napheesa Collier. Their success is attributed to an elite defense that allows only 96.8 points per 100 possessions, making them a standout team. This season, they rank in the middle offensively but excel defensively with a high shooting percentage allowed of 38.4 percent. Other teams, including the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, are showing strong performances in their expansion seasons, with both teams higher in offensive ratings. The matchup between Portland and the Minnesota Lynx later this week will test the expansion team's competitiveness.

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•Minnesota Lynx sit atop WNBA standings despite injuries.
•Lynx lead league in defense, limiting opponents to 96.8 points allowed.
•Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo show promise in expansion season.
•Lynx offense ranks eighth, but defense remains key to success.
•Next up: Lynx face Portland in a highly anticipated matchup.

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10:16 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA power rankings: How are Minnesota Lynx on top despite so many injuries?

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Apparently, building an expansion team isn’t as hard as it used to be. After the success of Golden State in 2025, when the Valkyries became the first expansion team to qualify for the playoffs, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo are both in position to repeat the feat, albeit less than one month into the season. The Tempo signaled their intentions to be competitive in their debut campaign early: They hired two-time WNBA champion Sandy Brondello as their head coach and added an All-Star veteran
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Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:16 AM
WNBA power rankings: How are Minnesota Lynx on top despite so many injuries?
Apparently, building an expansion team isn’t as hard as it used to be. After the success of Golden State in 2025, when the Valkyries became the first expansion team to qualify for the playoffs, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo are both in position to repeat the feat, albeit less than one month into the season. The Tempo signaled their intentions to be competitive in their debut campaign early: They hired two-time WNBA champion Sandy Brondello as their head coach and added an All-Star veteran

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