Overview
- Miles surpassed Caitlin Clark’s previous rookie mark by reaching 790 points after scoring 21 in the Lynx’s 101-89 win over the Connecticut Sun.
- She clinched the record with two free throws early in the second quarter of the game that, according to multiple reports, took place on Sunday.
- The No. 2 pick in the 2026 draft has also set other rookie marks this year, including eight 3-pointers in a single game and the fastest to 350 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists.
- Minnesota’s 32-10 record places the Lynx in position for the top playoff seed, and teammates and coach Cheryl Reeve have praised Miles while warning that playoff defenses will be a tougher test.
- Beyond the record, Miles’s season boosts her Rookie of the Year case and could affect Minnesota’s postseason outlook if her scoring and playmaking hold up under playoff pressure.