Olivia Miles scores career-high 31 points in Lynx win over Sparks

Olivia Miles scored a career-high 31 points on 12-for-15 shooting, leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-83 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 18, 2026. This performance solidified her status as a top point guard in the WNBA, contributing to the Lynx’s solid start to the season despite injuries to All-Star Napheesa Collier. Miles has now become the leading scorer among guards in their first 15 games since 2006, with 485 points, exceeding the totals of notable rookies Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. As she continues to impress, discussions around her impact on the league and Rookie of the Year candidacy intensify.

• 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles has put Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers on notice