The Aces move up despite losing to No. 1 New York but all eyes are on the teams battling for the final playoff spot: Chicago, Washington and Atlanta.
Rookie storylines have dominated the season, but experience and cohesion have driven Connecticut to the top spot.
Las Vegas, New York and Connecticut continue to dominate the top of the rankings. But Minnesota, the only other unbeaten team, is right behind them.
The WNBA's 28th season tips Tuesday. Are we headed for another Aces-Liberty Finals? Who will join A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart in the MVP race?