Overview
- Minnesota fell 91-90 to Atlanta despite holding a 19-point lead and a 52-37 edge at halftime.
- Rookie guard Olivia Miles logged 21 points and 8 assists with 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 34 minutes.
- She became the fifth WNBA player to record at least 20 points and 5 assists in a debut.
- Her performance drew quick praise from head coach Cheryl Reeve, who said, “She played great” and highlighted how much she did well.
- Miles said the league’s pace and contact felt heavier than college and vowed to learn more each game.