Miles sets rookie record with 24 first-half points, Lynx top Sparks
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points, finishing with a career-high 31 as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on June 17. Miles, the No. 2 overall pick, shot 12 of 15 from the field. Natasha Howard contributed 15 points and nine rebounds, while Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams added 14 and 13 points, respectively. The Lynx improved to 12-3, winning 10 of their last 11 games. Rae Burrell led the Sparks with 19 points. The Lynx next face Golden State on June 19.
- •Olivia Miles scores 31 points, setting a rookie record
- •Lynx improve to 12-3 after winning 10 of last 11 games
- •Sparks drop to 7-8 with Burrell leading in scoring
- •Minnesota faces Golden State on June 19
- 6:23 AMESPN WNBA — Lynx's Miles sizzles in record half, finishes with...
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Miles sets WNBA rookie mark with 24 1st-half points on way 31 in Lynx's win over Sparks
"Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points on her way to a career-high 31 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night. Miles, the No. 2 overall pick, was 12 of 15 from the field. Natasha Howard had 15 points and nine rebounds, Kayla McBride scored 14 points and Courtney Williams added 13 points and five assists for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their last 11.
"Olivia Miles scored a WNBA rookie record 24 points in the first half and finished with a career-best 31 to lead the Lynx past the Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night.
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External links- ESPN WNBAJun 18, 2026, 6:23 AMLynx's Miles sizzles in record half, finishes with...
Olivia Miles scored a WNBA rookie record 24 points in the first half and finished with a career-best 31 to lead the Lynx past the Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:26 AMMiles sets WNBA rookie mark with 24 1st-half points on way 31 in Lynx's win over Sparks
Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points on her way to a career-high 31 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night. Miles, the No. 2 overall pick, was 12 of 15 from the field. Natasha Howard had 15 points and nine rebounds, Kayla McBride scored 14 points and Courtney Williams added 13 points and five assists for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their last 11.
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