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Alanna Smith with 18 Points vs. Connecticut Sun

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Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx - Game Highlights

With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, every game takes on added importance when it comes to reaching the postseason and securing playoff position.
We continue our series of players to watch with another mix of superstars and x-factors that will help determine their team’s fate.
Stats, rankings and standings through games played on Aug. 28, 2025
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<h2>1. Minnesota: Alanna Smith &amp; DiJonai Carrington</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202614" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230504475.jpg" alt="Alanna Smith #8 of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during the game against the New York Liberty" width="960" height="640" />
Despite Thursday’s loss to Seattle, the Lynx remain on track to lock up the No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs. Napheesa Collier’s return from an ankle injury is huge, as is the play of fellow All-Stars Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams (who we highlighted last week). Two more key players on this deep squad are starting center Alanna Smith and newcomer DiJonai Carrington off the bench. Both were All-Defensive Team selections last season (Smith alongside Collier in Minny, while Carrington was in Connecticut) and have helped the Lynx to a league’s best 97.7 defensive rating. Smith joins Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson as the only players averaging 2+ blocks and 1+ steals this season.
<h2>2. Las Vegas: A’ja Wilson</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202612" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2232442140.jpg" alt="A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts after their 81-75 win over the Atlanta Dream" width="960" height="647" />
The reigning MVP is making a run for her fourth such honor with a post All-Star tear that has coincided with Vegas’ 12-game win streak to race up the standings. Wilson and the Aces are off until next Thursday when they host the Lynx in a clash of the top two teams in the standings and the top two scorers in the league. Wilson is averaging 26.8 points with six 30+ point games during Las Vegas’ win streak, boosting her season average to 23.4 ppg, just 0.2 ppg  behind Collier in the race for the scoring title. Wilson also ranks second in rebounding (10.1), first in blocks (2.2) and eighth in steals (1.6). 
<h2>3. Atlanta: Allisha Gray</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202615" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230332656.jpg" alt="Allisha Gray #15 of the Atlanta Dream shoots a free throw during the game against the Las Vegas Aces" width="960" height="640" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230332656.jpg 5763w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230332656-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230332656-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />
No player in the WNBA has played more total minutes this season than Gray’s 1,337. The ironwoman has appeared in all 38 of Atlanta’s games (after playing all 40 last season). Only two players have splashed more 3-pointers than Gray’s 92 as the 3-time All-Star is averaging a career-best 2.4 triples per game on 38.8% shooting – her highest mark in three seasons with the Dream and second-highest in her nine-year career. She’s on pace to set career-best marks in points (18.7), rebounds (5.4) and assists (3.6) and has Atlanta in contention for a top-four playoff berth.
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<h2>4. Phoenix: Kahleah Copper &amp; Satou Sabally</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202616" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2220323852.jpg" alt="Satou Sabally #0 of the Phoenix Mercury goes around a screen by Kahleah Copper #2" width="960" height="678" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2220323852.jpg 4013w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2220323852-300x212.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2220323852-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2220323852-1536x1085.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />
Copper played only five games in June after missing the first month of the season with a knee injury. She played only five games in July due to a rib injury. In August, she has played 12 games, averaging 16.7 ppg, including Thursday’s 28-point performance against Chicago. As for Sabally, who is averaging a team-high 16.7 ppg – keep an eye on her points column. When she scores over 15 points, the Mercury are 11-4 this season, compared to 9-9 when she scores 15 or less.
<h2>5. New York: Breanna Stewart</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202617" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2231845933.jpg" alt="Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Washington Mystics" width="960" height="640" />
After missing a month with a bone bruise in her right knee that cost her 13 games, Stewart returned to the court this past week. With a minutes restriction keeping her under 25 minutes in her first two games back, Stewart still averaged 15.5 points and seven rebounds in a pair of New York wins. How will her knee respond to an increase in minutes and an increase in pressure once the Liberty begin their title defense in the postseason? With key members of the roster out – Sabrina Ionescu (toe), Jonquel Jones (illness), Natasha Cloud (nose) and Nyara Sabally – can Stewart and the rest of the Liberty maintain their playoff position over these closing weeks?
<h2>6. Indiana: Aliyah Boston &amp; Odyssey Sims</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202618" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230296917.jpg" alt="Aliyah Boston #7 and Odyssey Sims #1 of the Indiana Fever celebrate a basket" width="960" height="663" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230296917.jpg 8100w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230296917-1024x707.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />
In Tuesday’s win, the Fever got 20+ point games from Boston, Sims and Kelsey Mitchell (who we discussed last week) as Indy avoided a three-game skid. Boston has been a constant for the Fever – a top 20 scorer, a top 10 rebounder and shot blocker – while racking up the 4th most double-doubles in the league (15). Sims, on the other hand, has had to strike fast. Working on her third 7-day contract with a Fever team ravaged by guard injuries, Sims has averaged 9.8 points, 4.2 assists and 38.5% 3-point shooting over six games, with a top-20 assist/turnover ratio (2.48), giving the Fever a veteran presence in the backcourt.
<h2>7. Seattle: Gabby Williams</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202613" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2231165234.jpg" alt="Gabby Williams #5 of the Seattle Storm poses for a photo during the game against the Washington Mystics" width="960" height="640" />
In Thursday’s comeback win over the Lynx, Williams put up 16 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks, one steal and four 3-pointers in 30 minutes. It was the type of stuff-the-box-score performance that earned Williams the nickname “French Army Knife” from her head coach Noelle Quinn. The All-Star’s versatility can be seen in her season averages – 12.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 4.3 apg and 2.3 spg – marks that have only been hit by two other players in WNBA history: Tamika Catchings in 2007 and Angel McCoughtry in 2013. And neither of them averaged Williams’ 1.2 3-pointers per game.
<h2>8. Golden State: Tiffany Hayes &amp; Iliana Rupert</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202619" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230839283.jpg" alt="Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Golden State Valkyries looks on against the Atlanta Dream" width="960" height="640" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230839283.jpg 6000w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2230839283-1024x682.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />
Already wearing a mask to protect a broken nose, Hayes went down with a knee injury during a collision with Phoenix’s Kahleah Copper last week. She’s listed as day-to-day with seven games to play. Her return will be critical as Golden State finds itself in a four-team battle for the final three spots in the playoff picture. With the Valkyries potentially making history as the first WNBA expansion franchise to reach the playoffs, getting Hayes back on court, and continued production and shooting from Rupert will be key. Rupert – a 6-foot-4 center from France, is the WNBA leader in 3-point percentage (31-of-67, 46.3%), giving Golden State a proven stretch five.
<h2>9. Los Angeles: Dearica Hamby &amp; Azurá Stevens</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202620" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2215292233.jpg" alt="Azura Stevens #23, Head Coach Lynne Roberts , and Dearica Hamby #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks " width="960" height="640" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2215292233.jpg 4946w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2215292233-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />
When looking at this year’s season leaders across seven key categories – averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, as well as field goal percentage and 3-point percentage – only seven players appear in the top 10 in at least three categories:
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<li style="font-weight: 400">5 Categories: Napheesa Collier</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">4 Categories: A&#8217;ja Wilson, Alyssa Thomas, Dearica Hamby</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">3 Categories: Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers, Azurá Stevens</li>
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Two of those seven players – and the only teammates on this list – are Hamby (18,1 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.6 SPG, 57.5 FG%) and Stevens (7.8 RPG, 1.1 BPG, 41.0 3P%) – who have both used their diverse talents to keep the Sparks in the hunt for a playoff berth.
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<h2>10. Washington: Shakira Austin</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202621" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2231845741.jpg" alt="Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics looks on during the game against the New York Liberty" width="960" height="639" />
On Sunday, Austin put up a career-best 30 points (10-15 FG, 10-10 FT) with five boards and four blocks, but her effort was thwarted by Nneka Ogwumike&#8217;s game-winning buzzer-beater for Seattle. In her fourth season after being selected 3rd overall in 2022, Austin&#8217;s scoring has risen each year, up to this season&#8217;s 12.9 ppg to go with 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks. Can Austin help Washington snap its five-game losing streak and avoid playoff elimination this weekend when the Mystics visit Golden State and Los Angeles?
<h2>11. Connecticut: Tina Charles &amp; Marina Mabrey</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202622" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2231542513.jpg" alt="Tina Charles #31 and Marina Mabrey #3 of the Connecticut Sun play against the Washington Mystics" width="960" height="640" />
Last week, we highlighted a pair of promising rookies for the Sun. This week, it’s time to show some love to the vets. Tina Charles enters the weekend needing 19 field goals to pass Diana Taurasi (3,341) for the most in WNBA history. Averaging 5.9 buckets per game, Charles is on pace to break the record in four games. Meanwhile, Mabrey has been key to Connecticut’s late season resurgence. The Sun are 7-9 since she returned from injury on July 24 after going 3-19 prior.
<h2>12. Chicago: Kamilla Cardoso</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202623" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2231393934.jpg" alt="Kamilla Cardoso #10 of the Chicago Sky looks on against the New York Liberty" width="960" height="640" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2231393934.jpg 4794w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2231393934-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2231393934-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />
After discussing Angel Reese last week, it’s time to add Cardoso to the watch list. I’m particularly intrigued by watching more of Cardoso and Reese sharing the court and playing off one another. So far this season, Cardoso has assisted Reese 18 times, while Reese has returned the favor 23 times. While Chicago has been eliminated from the playoffs, the development of this front line tandem is key to the Sky’s future success.
<h2>13. Dallas: Maddy Siegrist</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-202624" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2232075735.jpg" alt="Maddy Siegrist #20 of the Dallas Wings shoots the ball against the Golden State Valkyries " width="960" height="623" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2232075735.jpg 7297w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2025/08/GettyImages-2232075735-768x498.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />
With eight players listed on the injury report ahead of Friday&#8217;s game in Atlanta, Siegrist will have the opportunity to build on her already career-best numbers &#8212; 12.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 0.6 steals, 0.6 blocks &#8212; when the Wings face the Dream. Siegrist, the third overall pick in the 2023 Draft, is averaging 15.3 points on 56.2% shooting over 10 games in August. Can she close out the month strong as the season winds down?

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Players To Watch Over The Season’s Final Two Weeks

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Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm - Game Highlights

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Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx - Game Highlights

The WNBA playoff race is heating up, and this weekend’s slate is loaded with betting value on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Minnesota Lynx are fighting to hold the top spot, the red-hot Las Vegas Aces are pushing to extend their late-season surge, and the New York Liberty are desperate to break out of a slump. Plus, the WNBA Champion odds at DraftKings Sportsbook have seen some notable movement.
Let’s take a look at the latest <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA odds</a> for WNBA Champion, give a weekend preview, and I’ll share my WNBA best bets for Friday and Saturday’s games on DraftKings Sportsbook. You can also find more WNBA previews, picks, and daily content on <a href="https://dknetwork.com/?source=WNBAArticlebyMeghan">DraftKings Network.</a>
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<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=team-futures&amp;subcategory=champion">2025 WNBA Champion Odds</a>
The Favorite: MIN Lynx (+155)
It’s been a back-and-forth battle between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty in the WNBA futures market. Earlier this month, Minnesota (+180) opened August as the Finals favorite, only for New York (+170) to take over on August 8. Now, a week later, the odds have swung again — Minnesota sits atop the board at +155 to win it all on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The defending champs have hit a wall, losing six of their last 10 and sliding from the No. 2 seed after spending most of the season there. Injuries, most notably to Breanna Stewart, have played a role, but inconsistency and sloppy execution have been just as costly, dropping New York behind Atlanta in the standings.
Meanwhile, Minnesota has been rolling, winning nine of their last 10 despite being without MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier. Their surge comes from a disciplined defense, balanced scoring, and a next-player-up mentality, with Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams delivering night after night. At this pace, the Lynx locking up the No. 1 seed feels inevitable.
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WNBA Best Bets and Weekend Preview
Seattle Storm at Atlanta Dream — Friday, August 15, 10:00 PM ET
If there’s a team peaking at the right time, it’s the Atlanta Dream. Winners of eight of their last 10 and riding a six-game streak, Atlanta has jumped the defending champs for the No. 2 seed. Allisha Gray is playing at an MVP level, posting career highs of 18.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. She set the tone in the first of back-to-back matchups with Seattle, dropping 21 points and 11 boards in an 85-75 win that handed the Storm their sixth straight loss. Rhyne Howard also lit it up with 25 points, giving Atlanta serious momentum for Friday’s rematch.
Seattle, meanwhile, has spiraled since trading for Brittney Sykes at the deadline, losing eight of their last 10 and clinging to the final playoff spot. Nneka Ogwumike remains a bright spot, averaging 19 points and 7.4 rebounds over her last five, including a 29-point performance last game. But Skylar Diggins has cooled off, leaving the Storm without their second scoring punch. With the Dream rolling and Seattle reeling, I’m backing Atlanta to extend their win streak to seven and keep their grip on that No. 2 seed.
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/event/sea-storm-%40-atl-dream/32641579">PICK: ATL Dream -2.5 (-112)</a>
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New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx — Saturday, August 16, 2:00 PM ET
Nothing beats a Finals rematch — unless you’re New York this season. The Liberty have dropped both meetings with Minnesota, losing by a combined 19 points. While both teams are still missing their stars, the Finals favorite Lynx have shown they can thrive without MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier. Tight rotations, timely turnovers, and efficient role-player production have let them dictate pace and finish strong against elite opponents.
For the defending champs, Breanna Stewart’s absence has created a glaring two-way gap. Rebounding issues and an uptick in turnovers have stalled the offense, making it tough to keep pace.
Kayla McBride has stepped up big in Collier’s absence, averaging 18.2 points over her last five, including eight threes in Minnesota’s record-setting 53-point road win over the Aces. Pair her consistency with Alanna Smith’s rim protection and Courtney Williams’ playmaking, and it’s tough to bet against the Lynx continuing their dominance in this matchup.
Strong Lean: MIN ML
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=player-points&amp;subcategory=points-o%2Fu">PICK: Kayla McBride Over 15.5 Points (-105)</a>
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Alanna Smith

WNBA CAREER
Two-year WNBA player out of Stanford…owns career averages of 3.6 points and 2.8 rebounds
Has appeared in 37 total games in two season with Phoenix, 19 of which came in 2020
Scored a career-high 14 points twice in 2020 (July 29 at Indiana and August 28 vs. Washington)
Notched career highs in rebounds (eight, August 28 against Washington) and assists (four, August 23 against Washington) in 2020
Missed final 14 games in 2019 after suffering an ankle injury and undergoing surgery
Holds career playoff averages of 2.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in two games
2022 SEASON
<a href="https://fever.wnba.com/news/fever-sign-alanna-smith/">Signed by the Indiana Fever</a> to a training camp contract on February 21, 2022.
2020 SEASON
Appeared in 19 games during her second season with the Mercury…missed final three games of the season with an ankle injury
Averaged career bests in scoring (6.1 ppg), rebounding (3.6 rpg) and assists (1.2 apg) in 2020, while also shooting a career high in field goal percentage (42.2 percent)
Scored a career-high 14 points twice in 2020 (July 29 at Indiana and August 28 vs. Washington)…scored 10+ points five times on the season
Grabbed a career-high eight rebounds on August 28 against Washington…recorded at least rebounds in all 19 games she appeared in
After missing final three games of the regular season, appeared in both of the Mercury’s two playoff games, averaging 2.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per game
2019 SEASON
Appeared in 18 games in her rookie season
Missed Phoenix’s final 14 games after suffering an ankle injury on August 1
Averaged 1.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 2019
Scored a season-high seven points on three-of-seven shooting at Minnesota on June 6 in 18 minutes off the bench
Grabbed a career-best six rebounds in just 12 minutes of action on June 9 at Indiana
COLLEGE CAREER
Career averages of 11.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in 143 games at Stanford
Finished career at Stanford ranked tenth in scoring (1,703) and second in blocks (225)
Averaged career highs in scoring (19.4) and rebounds (8.6) during her senior season&#8230;shot51.1 percent from the field and 39.7 percent from three-point range
One-of-two players in the country to average 19.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game during 2018-19 season
Named Second Team All-America by both the AP and espnW and was an All-PAC 12 First Team member in 2019
Named the 2019 PAC-12 Scholar-Athlete of the year
Joined Elena Delle Donne, Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart as the only players in the past
20 years to finish college careers with totals of at least 1,600 points, 150 three-pointers and 200 blocks
Only NCAA women’s basketball player to accumulate 70 three-pointers, 70 blocks and 600 points in a season in last 20 years&#8230;only player on men’s side to do it in that span is Shane Battier for Duke in 2000-01.
INTERNATIONAL
Member of the Australian National Team under Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello
Named to the 2020 Australian National Team that will compete in the summer Olympics in Tokyo
Played in 12 games for the Shinhan S-Birds in South Korea during 2019-2020 WNBA offseason before&#8230;averaged 11.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks&#8230;notched three double-doubles in the 12 games including a 28-point, 11-rebound outing in her first game with the team on December 12
Won silver with the 2018 FIBA World Cup Australian team
PERSONAL
Born in Tasmania, Australia to Simone and Darren Smith
Father played professionally in the NBL for 12 years
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