Originally published August 22, 2011 at 8:02 PM | Page modified August 22, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Jayda Evans' WNBA power rankings

WNBA power rankings Seattle Times reporter Jayda Evans ranks the WNBA teams: Rank (LW) Team (2011 Record) Comment 1. (1) Minnesota (20-6 (20-6...

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WNBA power rankings
Seattle Times reporter Jayda Evans ranks the WNBA teams:
Rank (LW)	Team (2011 Record)	Comment
1. (1)	Minnesota (20-6)	Never thought Seattle's historic 28-6 season challenged so soon.
2. (2)	Indiana (19-8)	Won't play again until home-and-home set vs. Atlanta on Sat. and Aug. 30.
3. (3)	Connecticut (17-10)	Steady chasing Indiana for the top seed in the East.
4. (4)	New York (15-12)	Seattle will send gifts if N.Y. defeats Phoenix, helping playoff seeding.
5. (5)	Atlanta (13-13)	Next three are must-wins against Chicago and Indiana (twice).
6. (6)	Seattle (14-12)	The real Katie Smith arrived, shooting 50.8 percent from field in August.
7. (8)	Phoenix (15-10)	Hosts New York in ESPN2 Game of the Week on Tuesday at 7 p.m. PST.
8. (7)	San Antonio (13-12)	Sliding fast behind a three-game losing streak. Faces Seattle next.
9. (9)	Chicago (12-14)	Must win vs. Atlanta on Tuesday if want first postseason berth.
10. (10)	Los Angeles (11-15)	Candace Parker named player of the week, averaging 18.5 points in return.
11. (11)	Washington (5-20)	Set a WNBA season low in points scored (51) in loss Sunday.
12. (12)	Tulsa (1-23)	Eliminated from playoff contention and on the clock for 2012 draft.