What’s Trending: Lucky Seven for Lynx, Sparks; Plays of the Year in Seattle

Brian Kotloff, WNBA.com

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Here’s What’s Trending on June 6, 2016:

#WatchMeWork: West’s Best Reach 7-0

The early-season dominance continued for the Lynx and Sparks over the weekend, as both teams improved their perfect records to 7-0.

Next up: Primetime national TV games on Tuesday — Lynx vs. Mercury on NBA TV (8 PM ET) and Sparks vs. Liberty on ESPN 2 (10 PM ET).

Next up, potentially, after that: Eyes on surpassing Minnesota’s record 10-0 start from the 2012 season.

#WNBATopPlays: Early Candidates for “Play of the Year”

Seattle witnessed two of the most exciting plays of the early season over the weekend, though the home team was on the wrong end of the second one.

First Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart showed why the Storm will be the team to watch for the next decade as the league’s top young duo paired up on an alley-oop during Friday’s win over the Mercury.

Then Kiah Stokes rejected Stewart’s drive to the basket during Seattle’s loss to the Liberty on Sunday with one of the most incredible blocks you will see in a WNBA game.

#LosLynx: Champs Look Stronger Than Ever

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The three-time champs have made their statement loud and clear: They’re not satisfied.

Head coach Cheryl Reeve praised the group last week for being self-driven and guard Seimone Augustus said they’re treating regular season games like playoff games.

MORE: Lynx Eyeing More History?

#GoSparks: L.A. Establishes Itself As Title Contender

Despite having six former All-Stars on their roster, Sparks never found their rhythm a year ago in compiling a 14-20 record. This season has been a much different story.

Let L.A. legend and Sparks owner Magic Johnson tell the story of what has made the Sparks so good:

MORE: Sparks Film Study | Candace Parker’s Impact

#RWTD: Meet the Surprising Eastern Conference Leaders

Prognosticators expected the Dream to repeat 2016’s result and finish outside of the Eastern Conference Playoff picture this season. Instead Atlanta sits atop the East at 6-2.

Read what star Angel McCoughtry, head coach Michael Cooper, and breakout players Layshia Clarendon and Tiffany Hayes had to say about the rousing start.

#WNBARooks: Trending Upward

While Stewart helped the Storm to another win over the Mercury, fellow rookies Moriah Jefferson, Tiffany Mitchell and Aerial Powers each continued their strong starts with career-high scoring efforts over the weekend.

Rookie Report: More on Mitchell’s Impact

But it’s the Rookie of the Year from last season that has taken the biggest leap forward. Two weeks after scoring a career-high 30 and hitting the game-winning bucket against the Mercury, Loyd topped that with 32 in another victory over Phoenix.

#RIPAli: WNBA Pays Tribute to “The Greatest”

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#WNBA20: Browse Through the New All-Access Playlist

Among many other celebrations, WNBA.com is commemorating the landmark 20th season by unveiling new playlists in our WNBA20 video vault on #ThrowbackThursdays.

Last week’s vault took us through some of the best all-access features from behind the scenes across league history.

#FlyTheW: Delle Donne’s Day at Wrigley

#WNBAKickGame: Catchings, Others Show Off Sneakers

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