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Rookie Sensation Miles Shatters WNBA Record
20 Jun
Summary
- Olivia Miles scored a career-high 31 points for the Lynx.
- Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points.
- The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83.
Olivia Miles achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday night, setting a new WNBA rookie record with an impressive 24 points in the first half alone. She concluded the game with a career-high 31 points, guiding the Minnesota Lynx to a decisive 99-83 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Miles' exceptional performance included a remarkable 12-of-15 shooting from the field. The Lynx's win marked their tenth victory in their last eleven contests, solidifying their strong season. Key contributors to the Lynx's success were Natasha Howard with 15 points and nine rebounds, and Kayla McBride who added 14 points.
The Los Angeles Sparks struggled to overcome the absence of their leading scorer, Kelsey Plum, who sat out due to a leg injury. Rae Burrell topped the scoring for the Sparks with 19 points, while rookie Jihyun Park added 13 points, a notable increase from her season total.
