Lynx hold off Sparks 96-87 amid Olivia Miles injury concern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Kayla McBride scored 24 points as the Minnesota Lynx secured a 96-87 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on July 17. The win was marred by an ankle injury to rookie Olivia Miles, who left the game in the fourth quarter after rolling her ankle but later returned to the bench. Despite Miles' absence, the Lynx outscored the Sparks 28-20 in the final period. Nneka Ogwumike led the Sparks with 23 points and 12 rebounds, tying a franchise milestone in the process. Minnesota will face the Portland Fire next, while Los Angeles heads to Chicago to face the Sky.
- •McBride scores 24 points for the Lynx.
- •Miles leaves with an ankle injury but returns to the bench.
- •Ogwumike ties franchise points record.
- •Lynx outscore Sparks 28-20 in final period.
- •Next, Minnesota plays Portland and Los Angeles faces Chicago.
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx Beat Sparks 96-87 Despite Olivia Miles Injury Scare
"Kayla McBride scored 24 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87, but the win was overshadowed by an ankle injury to rookie Olivia Miles.
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