Lynx rookie Olivia Miles struggles in win over Valkyries
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:31 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx was limited to a season-low seven points during Friday's 81-75 victory over the Valkyries. Miles shot 1-of-10 from the field, marking a challenging outing for the rookie. Despite her struggles, the Lynx coaching staff viewed this performance as a valuable opportunity for Miles' development. The team aims to build on this experience as the season progresses.
- •Miles scores a season-low seven points in the game
- •Lynx defeat Valkyries 81-75 on June 19
- •Miles shoots just 1-of-10 in the game
- •Lynx coaches emphasize growth opportunity for Miles
- •Next game for Lynx is upcoming in the schedule
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — ’Best Point Guard in the WNBA,’ ’Cost the Lynx the Game’ — Olivia Miles’ Dominant Outing vs. Mystics Draws Mixed Reactions
- 7:26 AMESPN — Miles' 1st dud as pro a chance to grow, Lynx say
"Olivia Miles continues to strengthen her case as the WNBA’s top rookie, even as one late mistake became the focus of debate following Minnesota’s latest loss. The Minnesota Lynx fell 84-79 to the Washington Mystics on Sunday at Target Center, but Miles once again looked every bit like a future star.
"Olivia Miles was held to a season-low seven points on 1-of-10 shooting in Friday's 81-75 win over the Valkyries, but the Lynx called the off night "a tremendous growth point" for the rookie sensation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:31 AM’Best Point Guard in the WNBA,’ ’Cost the Lynx the Game’ — Olivia Miles’ Dominant Outing vs. Mystics Draws Mixed Reactions
Olivia Miles continues to strengthen her case as the WNBA’s top rookie, even as one late mistake became the focus of debate following Minnesota’s latest loss. The Minnesota Lynx fell 84-79 to the Washington Mystics on Sunday at Target Center, but Miles once again looked every bit like a future star.
- ESPNJun 20, 2026, 7:26 AMMiles' 1st dud as pro a chance to grow, Lynx say
Olivia Miles was held to a season-low seven points on 1-of-10 shooting in Friday's 81-75 win over the Valkyries, but the Lynx called the off night "a tremendous growth point" for the rookie sensation.
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