Olivia Miles breaks rookie record with eight 3-pointers for Lynx
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Olivia Miles scored 28 points and hit eight 3-pointers during the Minnesota Lynx's 87-84 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on June 5, 2026. This performance broke a rookie record previously held by Caitlin Clark. The Lynx are currently 8-2, maintaining the league's best record while awaiting All-Star Napheesa Collier's return from injury. Head coach Cheryl Reeve emphasized the team's adherence to fundamental principles, referred to as 'vitamins,' which have contributed to their recent success.
- •Minnesota Lynx defeat Golden State Valkyries 87-84.
- •Olivia Miles scores 28 points and records eight 3-pointers.
- •Lynx improve to 8-2, leading the WNBA standings.
- •Head coach Cheryl Reeve highlights team fundamentals as key to success.
- •The Lynx await the return of All-Star Napheesa Collier.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — How Lynx's 'vitamins' have helped Olivia Miles set WNBA rookie records
"Miles bested a signature Caitlin Clark mark.
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