Lynx's Miles breaks Clark's rookie mark with 8 3s
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- Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with eight 3‑pointers in a game, surpassing the prior rookie high of seven held by Caitlin Clark (2024) and Crystal Robinson (1999).
- Olivia Miles scored a season‑high 28 points on 9‑of‑16 shooting, added seven assists and four rebounds, and directly contributed to 44 of the Lynx’s 87 points in the 87‑84 win over the Golden State Valkyries.
- Olivia Miles tied the Minnesota Lynx franchise record for 3‑pointers in a game, matching veteran guard Kayla McBride’s eight‑3‑point performances.
- Olivia Miles is averaging 17.0 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.9 rebounds for the league‑leading Lynx (8‑2), second only to Paige Bueckers in points contributed through the first ten games.
Why it matters: The Lynx benefit from Miles' scoring surge, which helped secure a close win and keeps the team atop the league at 8‑2, while opponents must adjust to her new 3‑point threat.
