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Lynx lose game 1 to Liberty as Olivia Miles struggles in playoff debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 2:58 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Lynx lose game 1 to Liberty as Olivia Miles struggles in playoff debut

Summary

In game 1 of the WNBA playoffs on September 27, 2026, the Minnesota Lynx fell to the New York Liberty 91-75. Olivia Miles made her playoff debut after missing the Lynx’s last two regular-season games due to injury. She finished with 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist on poor shooting. The Liberty, led by Breanna Stewart's 34 points, secured a series lead. Social media criticism of Miles intensified following the loss, with fans calling her performance underwhelming, despite her strong regular-season statistics. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday.

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Status Watch

•Lynx lost to Liberty 91-75 in game 1 of the playoffs.
•Olivia Miles scored 11 points but shot 25% from the field.
•Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 34 points.
•Game 2 is set for Tuesday.

Latest Updates

2:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Not a Great Playoff Debut,’ ‘Most Overhyped Player’ – WNBA World Rips Olivia Miles as Lynx Drop Game 1 vs. Liberty

What they're saying

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Olivia Miles has become one of the biggest names in the WNBA following her exceptional rookie season with the Lynx. Fans were excited to see her return to the court and make her playoff debut after she missed the Lynx’s final two games of the regular season with a left calf issue.
— Yahoo Sports

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