Lynx overcome Sparks in WNBA match with Miles scoring 31 points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 in a WNBA game on June 17, 2026, in Los Angeles. Olivia Miles led the Lynx with a career-high 31 points, scoring 24 of those in the first half. The Sparks struggled without key players Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink, making it difficult to contain Miles. Rae Burrell was the top scorer for the Sparks, contributing 19 points. Both teams aim to improve in their upcoming matches after notable performances and areas for growth.
- •Olivia Miles scores a career-high 31 points for the Lynx.
- •Sparks miss key players Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink.
- •The game took place on June 17, 2026, in Los Angeles.
- •Rae Burrell leads the Sparks with 19 points.
- •Lynx outscored Sparks significantly in the second quarter.
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks lose to Lynx; Miles scores career-high 31 points
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