The Stupid Power Rankings are here for this week. We take 10 things from the WNBA and NBA and rank them accordingly. Because we’re stupid.
Category: WNBA
WNBA Semifinals Hangover (Game 1): Jasmine Thomas Caught Fire
Jasmine Thomas provided the offense. Alyssa Thomas provided the defense. Then the Connecticut Sun blew out the Las Vegas Aces.
Game 1 of Seattle Storm/Minnesota Lynx Has Been Postponed
Game 1 of the semifinals between the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx has been postponed due to inconclusive COVID-19 tests.
WNBA First Round Hangover: Shey Peddy Sends Mercury to Next Round
Shey Peddy beats the buzzer to get the Mercury to the second round. And Alyssa Thomas wrecked the Chicago Sky.
WNBA Playoffs Are Set As Aces Take Top Spot and Mystics Squeeze In
Dallas Wings did their job to stay alive but so did the Washington Mystics. The Mystics round out the 8 teams that will play in the postseason.
Washington Mystics Control Their Own Playoff Destiny
Washington Mystics go a full game up on the Dallas Wings and now all they gotta do is win to get in. If the Dallas Wings don’t lose earlier.
Atlanta Dream Get Into the Mix For Last Playoff Spot
After Friday’s games which included an Atlanta Dream win and a Dallas Wings loss, the 8th spot now belongs to the Mystics alone.
Washington Mystics Are Still Alive for the Last Playoff Berth
Myisha Hines-Allen scored 30 points to help the Washington Mystics to a tie with Dallas Wings for the last playoff spot.
Seattle Storm Now Have a Double Bye to the Semifinals
Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm have clinched a berth in the semifinals.
WNBA Playoff Picture Taking Shape as Aces Clinch a Bye
The Seattle Storm and the Las Vegas Aces have clinched byes to the second round, at least. The playoff picture is starting to form.
Connecticut Sun Snap Mercury’s Long Winning Streak
DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas led the Sun to victory against the hot Phoenix Mercury.
Stupid Power Rankings (Bubble Week 6)
We have Stupid Power Rankings returning after a week off. We take 10 things from the NBA and WNBA in the last 10 days or so (due to the break) and rank them however I please!
Arike Scores 39 as Dallas Wings Hold at 8th Spot
Arike Ogunbowale scores 39 points, including the game-tying three that sent it to overtime. The Wings beat the Mystics in that extra period.
Connecticut Sun May Make The Playoffs But Haven’t Looked Great Against Top Teams
The Connecticut Sun have gone 9-5 since their 0-5 start. They just haven’t beaten any of the top teams, though, to scare anyone in a potential playoff run.
Jewell Loyd’s Three Sinks Sparks in Crazy WNBA Finish
We’ve already had so many buzzerbeaters in basketball recently. Let’s add another one with Jewell Loyd’s three.
Diana Taurasi Makes 8 Threes as Mercury Clinch Playoff Spot
Diana Taurasi made 8 three-pointers while Skylar Diggins-Smith went for 28 to help Phoenix clinch a playoff berth.