The Minnesota Lynx ended a three-game losing streak with a 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, highlighted by Olivia Miles breaking Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record. Miles set the new benchmark with a free throw at 9:31 remaining in the second quarter, taking her season total to 770 points and eventually finishing the game with 21 points, bringing her new record to 790 points.
With only two regular-season games left, Miles is poised to extend her scoring record even further. Meanwhile, the Lynx, holding a 32-10 record, need just one more win or for Golden State to lose to secure the top seed in the playoffs.
Minnesota’s final two games will be against Indiana and Caitlin Clark’s Fever team, facing them Tuesday night in Indiana and then again Thursday in Minneapolis. Golden State, standing at 31-11, will play in Portland on Tuesday and in Los Angeles on Thursday.
During Sunday’s win, all five Lynx starters scored in double digits. Napheesa Collier led with 23 points, followed by Miles with 21, Natasha Howard contributing 18 points and 11 rebounds, Kayla McBride with 14, and Courtney Williams adding 11 points. Despite struggling from beyond the arc—making just 4 of 21 attempts—the Lynx managed a 50 percent shooting rate overall.
Fan Take: Olivia Miles breaking the rookie scoring record is a monumental moment for the WNBA, signaling the rise of a new star who could shape the league’s future. This achievement, combined with the Lynx’s strong playoff positioning, promises an exciting finish to the season and raises the profile of women’s basketball for fans everywhere.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
