Overview
- Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists after a career-high 33 points and eight assists in Monday’s win over Phoenix.
- Teamed with Kayla McBride’s 37-point night, Miles’ performance helped lift the Lynx to the top of the standings and into a 19-6 mark after Wednesday’s home win.
- Miles rolled her ankle late in the Wednesday game, exited with assistance and did not return, but she later walked with a slight limp and joined the team celebration while medical staff continue to evaluate her status.
- She had missed two earlier games with calf cramps and Minnesota’s defense slipped in her absence, so the franchise is prioritizing cautious load management while Napheesa Collier rehabs from offseason ankle surgery.
- Miles’ rapid rise has generated national praise and made her the clear Rookie of the Year favorite, and the Lynx’s short-term title outlook will hinge on her recovery and how veterans such as McBride, Natasha Howard and Dorka Juhász absorb extra minutes.