Olivia Miles checks out with injury as Atlanta Dream defeat Minnesota Lynx
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Minnesota Lynx in a physical WNBA contest at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday. During the final minute of play, Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles fell into a camera operator following a driving layup and finished the game with a limp. Despite the competitive nature of the matchup, which included a second-quarter altercation between Angel Reese and Courtney Williams, Atlanta’s Jordin Canada approached Miles after the final buzzer to offer assistance. Angel Reese recorded her 29th double-double of the season, surpassing the previous league record of 28 held by Alyssa Thomas. Atlanta moves to a 26-14 record, while Minnesota awaits further information on the status of Miles, their leading scorer and primary playmaker. The teams are currently preparing for the final stretch of the season leading into the playoffs.
- •Atlanta Dream defeated the Minnesota Lynx in a contested matchup.
- •Olivia Miles sustained an injury in the final minute after colliding with a camera operator.
- •Angel Reese set a new WNBA record with her 29th double-double of the season.
- •Jordin Canada checked on Miles following the conclusion of the game.
- •The Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever are both tied with a 26-14 record.
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"The Sunday game between the Atlanta Dream and the Minnesota Lynx delivered on its hype as both teams went all in in a closely contested matchup that had no shortage of physicality from either side. The Gateway Center Arena even saw a heated exchange between the two teams in the second quarter.
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