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Rare 21-and-8 Marks Olivia Miles’ Lynx Debut in One-Point Loss

The No. 2 pick delivered the league’s first 20-point, 8-assist debut since Candace Parker.

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May 9, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) works around Atlanta Dream guard Te-Hina Paopao (2) during the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • In her first WNBA game, Olivia Miles put up 21 points and 8 assists with 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks on 6-for-14 shooting and 8-for-8 at the line in 34 minutes.
  • Minnesota fell 91-90 to Atlanta after leading 52-37 at halftime and controlling most of the night.
  • The rookie became the fifth player to record at least 20 points and 5 assists in a debut and the first since 2008 to reach 20 and 8.
  • Head coach Cheryl Reeve said Miles "played great" and did "a lot of things well" in assessing the guard’s poise and impact.
  • The Lynx visit the Phoenix Mercury on May 12, giving Miles a quick chance to build on her strong start.