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Michael Voepel
New York Liberty Was 9–0 and appeared to grow as the Defending Champion of WNBA. But back on June 10, the issues were bubbling.
Ahead Leoni fibich For a few weeks only played her last Liberty game as she was leading for the Eurobacket tournament with Germany. Five days ago, center Zoncl Jones Later an ankle injury was faced Will move forwardThe cost of his nine games so far this season.
Now, about a month later, Liberty is 12–6 and struggling to play continuously for clear reasons. With Jones – 2024 WNBA Final MVP – Out and Fibich are returning to the swing of things with New York only, this team is not the same that starts the season so hot.
As ready to host freedom Las vegas ekka – A team that has been above and below than New York in this season- on Tuesday (8 pm ET, ESPN), Jones is out and ahead again. Isabel Harrison (Knee) is suspicious. After the loss of the house of 79-70 on Sunday Seattle StormNew York coach Sandy Brondelo stated that Liberty is struggling without the appearance inside Jones, to compete to fight the opponents effectively against them.
Brondelo said, “We have done a lot this year.” “As long as we have good vacancy and then confidence, [we’re OK]I think our confidence has gone away. ,
But New York is keeping things in perspective. Counting Tuesday’s competition, Liberty has three games before the All-Star game, for which further Breena stewart And guard Sabarina Eonacu Voting was done as the beginning. Liberty is not in half the way through its schedule and hope that Jones can return after the all-star break.
“I think the team’s morale is very good,” IONESCU said. “I wouldn’t say that a win or disadvantage has actually divided the locker room or even actually put any kind of collision in the road between us. We understand the pieces that we are missing. We understand the games we have lost and how we have lost them.
“It’s not about indicating fingers, people [being] Outside or outside, we have not seen the lineup, we have not seen the defense. It is just about understanding that we have found a way to win. ,
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Naphesa collier score 22 points vs Valkyries
Minnesota Links Forward Nefesa Kolier takes Links for a win with 22 points.
Previous ranking: 1
Next seven days: @ Pho (9 July), @ la (10 July), @ Chi (July 12), @ Chi (14 July)
In the Commissioner Cup final on 1 July, the crime of Links suddenly went into deep freeze during her 74-59 loss. But this game is not counted in standing, and Minnesota bounced well. Links finished the week at home with a win over Washington, Golden State and Chicago.
Previous ranking: 2
Next seven days: Vs min (9 July), @ GS (14 July)
Phoenix had a back-to-back loss, which included 98–89 in Dallas on Thursday. But the mercury looked like itself again on Monday, overtaking the wings 102-72 behind Sami WhitComb And by a triple-dabble Elisa Thomas (15 points, 15 support, 10 rebounds). Phoenix lives easily, even if Satou sabally (Ankle) and Kahlih Copper (Hamstrings) were injured. This reflects the depth of the mercury, which is improving. Long time mercury player Devanna boneerWhich was forgiven by Indiana last month Sign in with Phoenix, sources told ESPN On Monday.
Previous ranking: 3
Next seven days: @ IND (11 July), @ NY (13 July)
Sapna lost 80–79 in seconds to Seattle on Thursday, and it appears that they could lead to another house loss on Monday. But 15-2 quarter-quarter runs won him 90-81 over Golden State. Alma GrayWhich will be with an all-star Rhine HowardThere were 24 points against Valkyries, and Naz Hilmon Put 16.
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What a drama by Brian Jones!
What a drama by Brian Jones!, 07/03/2025
Previous ranking: 4
Next seven days: Vs LV (8 July), vs ATL (13 July)
Brondello said that freedom is becoming practical about the disappointing times that they have faced, especially Jones have been sidelined. “We are not nervous,” he said. “We have just got to bring back JJ and build some continuity and chemistry from there.” It should be helped that New York is continuing a long homestand with the next six matches in Brooklyn.
Previous ranking: 9
Next seven days: @ Con (9 July), vs. Con (11 July), vs. (13 July)
It is possible that we are bouncing the storm a little in the power rankings. But we react to their results. Seattle is growing again after the victory of the road last week (along with Atlanta) Skiler Digins Get the winner leups) and New York. Digins, Nanka Ogwumike And Gabby Williams All are leading to all-stars game.
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Nneka Ogwumike goes to number 7 in WNBA’s all -time scoring list
Nneka Ogwumike passed the Suu Bird and Captain Pondester in the WNBA’s all -time scoring list with these buckets.
Previous ranking: 5
Next seven days: @ IND (9 July), @ LV (12 July), vs PHO (14 July)
After winning four of his last five, Golden came back to the .500 records with a defeat in Minnesota and Atlanta. But given the inconsistency of so many WNBA teams, Valkyries still have to feel great how they are playing – and about it Kayla ThorntonSelection as All-Star Reserve.
Previous ranking: 8
Next seven days: Vs GS (9 July), vs ATL (11 July), vs. Dal (13 July)
The fever keeps on speed before allowing the fever to slip again. Cetleen Clarke (Back injury) is still out. But fever won the commissioner’s cup final in Minnesota, then threw Las Vegas in Indianapolis, putting both opponents below 60 points. However, he again lost to Los Angeles’ house for the second time. Therefore, Indiana is still trying to install it, it is better than a .500 team.
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Fever Snap 16-Gam defeat against ACES
Kelsey Mitchell and Aliah Boston led the fever to win a 27 -point win over the aces.
Previous ranking: 6
Next seven days: @ NY (8 July), @ (July 10), vs GS (12 July)
Aces have been similar to fever in a similar condition, except for more extremes. Las Vegas really leads to a really bad loss. After the 81-54 defeat of Aces in Indiana on Thursday, coach Becky Hamon called her out “Lack of professionalism” In such poor performance. But there were aces on the right track Again Sunday, win 86-68 in Connecticut. We will see if they can continue it.
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After 27 points loss, Becky Hamon slam the aces
ACES coach Becky Hamon criticized his team’s effort after a loss of 27 points to fever.
Previous ranking: 7
Next seven days: Vs. Chi (8 July), vs LV (10 July), @ C (13 July)
Mistics dropped their only game last week, which was misfortune to play Minnesota two days after Links, lost in the commissioner’s cup final. Links were not stopped in that outing. Now, Washington – which will send miscreants Kiki Irafen And Sonia citron The all-star looks for the game to return to the track.
Previous ranking: 10
Next seven days: @ Chi (July 9), @ IND (13 July)
The wings divided with Phoenix, winning 98-89 at home on Thursday before falling 102-72 in Phoenix on Monday. Arik Ogunbole (Thumb) and Dijonai Carrington (Rib) out of Monday, but crook guards Piege Beukers, Aziaha James And JJ Quinly Combined for 44 digits. This is a circumference trio to see.
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Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James combine for 51 in winning
Pig beukers and Azia James combine for 51 digits as feathers take the mercury down.
Previous ranking: 11
Next seven days: @ (8 July), vs dal (9 July), vs min (12 July), vs min (14 July)
In their only game last week, lost 80–75 in The Sky Minnesota, a team Chicago will face more twice a week. Sky Angel Reese There were 17 rebounds against Links, his fifth consecutive game with at least 16 boards. She will be an all-star for the second consecutive season.
Previous ranking: 12
Next seven days: Vs min (10 July), vs Con (13 July)
For whatever reason, sparks have a number of fever. Los Angeles won only in Indiana in their last eight matches, including 89–87 on Saturday after losing the first week in New York. Ahead Azura stevens‘Career-Best season continues; He had 21 points and 12 rebounds against fever.
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Plum improves 20 in career vs. fever in sparks win
Kelsey Plum gave electricity to Sparks to win over fever in 20 points.
Previous ranking: 13
Next seven days: Vs C (9 July), @ C (11 July), @ la (13 July)
Suraj would not like to be a team that bounces back after losing others. But the truth is that, the Connecticut is the enemy who is eager to play, because the sun has been continuously dropped.
