Olivia Miles scores 31 as Lynx defeat Sparks at Crypto.com Arena
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Olivia Miles recorded a season-high 31 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on June 17, 2026. The Lynx improved their record to 11-3 and secured a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup championship. The Sparks played without Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink due to injuries, struggling defensively throughout the game. Rae Burrell led the Sparks with 19 points, as they continued their two-game losing streak. The Sparks face the New York Liberty next on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
- •Lynx clinched a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup championship.
- •Sparks played without leading scorer Kelsey Plum.
- •Rae Burrell scored 19 points for the Sparks.
- •Lynx improved their record to 11-3.
- •Sparks next play against the New York Liberty on June 21.
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles carves up shorthanded Sparks defense, leads Lynx to a win
"Minnesota's Olivia Miles scored a season-high 31 points and the Sparks had no answers without injured Kelsey Plum Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
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