Olivia Miles leads Lynx to victory over Fever in rookie matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:51 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Olivia Miles scored 28 points, helping the first-place Lynx defeat the Fever 10th straight win on Sunday. In this notable matchup, Miles outperformed Caitlin Clark, who recorded 19 points for Indiana. Miles's strong performance further solidifies her chances for Rookie of the Year and MVP consideration, with averages of 19.7 points and impressive shooting splits this season. This discussion adds to the ongoing debate over the best rookie season in WNBA history, following the standout performance of Clark in 2024.
- •Miles averaged 19.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists this season.
- •Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists in her rookie season.
- •Lynx are currently leading the WNBA standings with a 25-6 record.
- •This marks the first matchup between Miles and Clark in their WNBA careers.
- •Miles's performance is drawing comparisons to past WNBA rookie legends.
- 11:51 AMYahoo Sports — 🏀 Y! Sports AM: Best rookie ever?
"Two years ago, we witnessed arguably the best rookie season in WNBA history. Is it already being eclipsed?
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