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Miles' 1st dud as pro a chance to grow, Lynx say

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Olivia Miles was held to a season-low seven points on 1-of-10 shooting in Friday's 81-75 win over the Valkyries, but the Lynx called the off night "a tremendous growth point" for the rookie sensation.

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‘Getting Cooked,’ ‘Getting the Caitlin Clark Treatment’ — WNBA World Reacts to Olivia Miles’ Performance vs. Valkyries

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Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase clearly watched the film from June 4 when Minnesota Lynx’s Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 8 3-pointers, torching the Valkyries for 28 points in a narrow Lynx win. When the two teams met again Friday night at Chase Center, Nakase’s defensive game plan for Miles worked, at least on paper.

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Cheryl Reeve Highlights Olivia Miles' Growth Despite Tough 1-of-10 Shooting Night

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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve said Olivia Miles needed a tough shooting night early in her WNBA career. On Friday, Minnesota ended its two-game road trip with an 81-75 victory against the Golden State Valkyries at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Miles finished with just seven points on 1-of-10 shooting from the field, to go along with five rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks.

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“The First One Was a Fluke”: Kelsey Plum Breaks Silence on Injury Setbacks Ahead of High-Stakes Clash Against New York Liberty

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The Los Angeles Sparks face one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams on Sunday when they take on the New York Liberty, looking to bounce back from two straight losses against tough competition in the red-hot Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries. LA will head into the matchup with uncertainty surrounding star guard Kelsey Plum.

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Mystics use a late 12-0 surge to beat Lynx 84-79 and win third straight game

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Sonia Citron had 21 points and Kiki Iriafen added 17, hitting a go-ahead basket late for a second straight game, to help the Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 84-79 on Sunday night. Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles had a three-point play to spark a 7-0 run for a 76-70 lead with 2:30 left to play. Washington rookie Cotie McMahon answered with a 3-pointer and Iriafen followed with two straight baskets in a 12-0 run as the Mystics (8-7) took an 82-76 lead.

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Recap: Mystics beat Lynx on Father’s Day, 84-79

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The Washington Mystics have the youngest team in the WNBA. And they have now moved above .500 by defeating two championship contenders in back-to-back games. On Friday, they defeated the New York Liberty 86-83. And now, they defeated the Minnesota Lynx, the team currently leading in the standings, 84-79. Better yet, the Mystics are now […]

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’Best Point Guard in the WNBA,’ ’Cost the Lynx the Game’ — Olivia Miles’ Dominant Outing vs. Mystics Draws Mixed Reactions

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Olivia Miles continues to strengthen her case as the WNBA’s top rookie, even as one late mistake became the focus of debate following Minnesota’s latest loss. The Minnesota Lynx fell 84-79 to the Washington Mystics on Sunday at Target Center, but Miles once again looked every bit like a future star.

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Seattle Storm rookie Flau’jae Johnson to join Unrivaled

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Flau’jae Johnson, a rookie with the Seattle Storm, signed a multiyear contract with Unrivaled and will make her three-on-three debut this winter, the league announced Monday. “From signing one of the first NIL deals with Unrivaled to now joining the league as a player, it’s been incredible to see this journey come full circle,” Johnson said in a statement released by the league. Johnson is the second member of the WNBA’s 2026 rookie class to sign with Unrivaled, joining Minnesota Lynx rookie Oli

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Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx

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The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season. Washington has won three straight games on the road, including closing out victories late over New York and Minnesota. “I think it takes time to get to where you want to go,” said Washington forward Kiki Iriafen, who scored the go-ahead basket in the wins over both the Liberty and Lynx.

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