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Why Skylar Diggins-Smith and the Lunar Owls are the front-runners for Unrivaled's inaugural title

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Lunar Owls beat the Laces to clinch the first playoff spot in Unrivaled 's inaugural season.

The league's inaugural 3-on-3 league was founded by All-Stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier .

At 9-1 , the Lunar Olims are averaging a league-high 80.2 points -- almost 10 points better than the second -highest scoring team.

Diggins-Smith : "We understand there is a target on our back".

The Lunar Owls lost their first game of the WNBA season to the Rose last Friday .

The Rose has emerged as a strong contender to challenge the Owls in the playoffs.

The Laces , who are 5 -5 and in third place, are another team to watch.

The Vinyl , at 4-6 and five games behind the Rose , sit in the fourth and final playoff spot.

Jackie Young , Tiffany Hayes and Kate Martin have been sidelined for a significant amount of time.

DiJonai Carrington and Brittney Sykes also have missed time.

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