Lynx eliminated by Liberty, Olivia Miles reflects on rookie season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:12 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx were eliminated in the first round of the WNBA playoffs after losing to the New York Liberty 87-71 in Game 2 on September 29, 2026. This loss marked a historic moment, as the Lynx became the first No. 1 seed to lose to an No. 8 seed in league history. Olivia Miles, who won the Rookie of the Year award, averaged 8.0 points in the playoff series, well below her regular season performance. Despite the disappointing finish, Miles expressed gratitude for her rookie experience and emphasized her commitment to growth moving forward.
- •Lynx finished playoff run after losing Game 2 to Liberty.
- •Final score was 87-71 at Barclays Center.
- •Lynx became first No. 1 seed to lose to an No. 8 seed.
- •Olivia Miles averaged 8.0 points in the series.
- •Miles plans to build on her rookie experiences.
- 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Not getting a pass…’ WNBA fans have no sympathy for Olivia Miles after terrible playoff display
- 7:07 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx news: Olivia Miles reflects on incredible rookie season despite sad end
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Don’t Compare Olivia Miles to Caitlin Clark Ever Again,’ ‘Bright Times Ahead’ — WNBA World Divided As Lynx Phenom’s Rookie Season Ends in ‘DISASTER’
"It was not the ending Olivia Miles had hoped for in her rookie campaign, but she will only grow from it. Miles and the Minnesota Lynx were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs after losing to the New York Liberty in Game 2, 87-71, at Barclays Center on Tuesday. The Lynx became the first No. 1 seed to bow to the No. 8 seed in league […] The post Lynx news: Olivia Miles reflects on incredible rookie season despite sad end appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx are out after a stunning first-round sweep, with rookie Olivia Miles struggling against the Breanna Stewart-led New York Liberty.
"Olivia Miles struggled heavily as the New York Liberty swept the Minnesota Lynx in a historic upset. WNBA fans aren’t too sympathetic to her plight.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 7:12 AM‘Not getting a pass…’ WNBA fans have no sympathy for Olivia Miles after terrible playoff display
Olivia Miles struggled heavily as the New York Liberty swept the Minnesota Lynx in a historic upset. WNBA fans aren’t too sympathetic to her plight.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 7:07 AMLynx news: Olivia Miles reflects on incredible rookie season despite sad end
It was not the ending Olivia Miles had hoped for in her rookie campaign, but she will only grow from it. Miles and the Minnesota Lynx were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs after losing to the New York Liberty in Game 2, 87-71, at Barclays Center on Tuesday. The Lynx became the first No. 1 seed to bow to the No. 8 seed in league […] The post Lynx news: Olivia Miles reflects on incredible rookie season despite sad end appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 5:24 AM‘Don’t Compare Olivia Miles to Caitlin Clark Ever Again,’ ‘Bright Times Ahead’ — WNBA World Divided As Lynx Phenom’s Rookie Season Ends in ‘DISASTER’
The No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx are out after a stunning first-round sweep, with rookie Olivia Miles struggling against the Breanna Stewart-led New York Liberty.
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