WNBA: Las Vegas Aces have proven to be better than New York Liberty

Let’s see how our power rankings have changed since the preseason.

1) Las Vegas Aces (19-2)

Let’s not forget that the talent on paper really is equal between the Aces and Liberty. Yet, many, though not I, knew before the season that the Aces’ returning championship chemistry would lead them to be better than New York. That is how things have played out. Vegas is historically good and is the only true super team right now. After not leading the team in scoring last year, A’ja Wilson leads it this year with 19.7 points per game.

2) New York Liberty (14-4)

The Liberty’s fortunes took a lucky turn when they pulled out an overtime win over the Mystics on June 25. A loss there would have altered momentum and perhaps New York wouldn’t have won its next game against Connecticut. Instead, the Liberty’s only loss since June 25 was to the Aces. They’ve survived some more close ones of late, but a win is a win and they do have the second-best winning percentage in the league.

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