Olivia Miles leads Lynx to win over Mercury with standout performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Olivia Miles scored 19 points and made 9 assists as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 111-77 in their first Commissioner's Cup game on Monday. This victory brings the Lynx's record to 7-2, showcasing Miles’ immediate impact as a rookie. Her performance is drawing comparisons to Caitlin Clark's influence on the Indiana Fever. Miles contributed significantly, scoring or assisting on 39 points, solidifying her Rookie of the Year candidacy.
- •Lynx defeated Mercury 111-77 on June 2, 2026.
- •Miles scored 19 points and dished out 9 assists.
- •This marks her career-high in points and assists.
- •Lynx improve to a league-best 7-2 record.
- •Miles’ performance prompts comparisons to Caitlin Clark.
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Lynx's Olivia Miles might have given Caitlin Clark her own 'Chet Holmgren moment'
"Miles is a Rookie of the Year shoo-in at this rate.
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