Overview

• New York Liberty have opened 4-0 behind Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and new acquisition Natasha Cloud, whose elite defense has boosted the reigning champions.
• Minnesota Lynx sit at 5-0 courtesy of Napheesa Collier’s league-best 29.5 points per game and her standout all-around play.
• Indiana Fever have climbed to third in defensive rating after adding DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard and Sydney Colson, though Caitlin Clark will miss two weeks with a left quad strain.
• Kelsey Plum has emerged as an MVP candidate for the Los Angeles Sparks, averaging 25.2 points per game with efficient shooting through six contests.
• Phoenix Mercury have exceeded expectations at 4-2 following their trade for Satou Sabally, who is contributing 19.8 points per game and bolstering their defense.