Lynx hold off Valkyries 77-66 as Olivia Miles exits with a left ankle injury
Olivia Miles scored 20 points before exiting with a left ankle injury, and Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier each added 20 and 18 for Minnesota.
- On Wednesday, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Golden State Valkyries 77-66 in San Francisco, though standout rookie Olivia Miles exited midway through the fourth quarter with a left ankle injury.
- The league-best Lynx maintained their dominance over the expansion Valkyries, who have yet to beat Minnesota in seven meetings despite a second-half push at Chase Center.
- Miles recorded 20 points, seven assists, and five rebounds before her injury, while Kayla McBride added 20 points, celebrating a late 3-pointer with Stephen Curry's signature "night night" gesture.
- Napheesa Collier contributed 18 points and eight rebounds to the victory, while Veronica Burton led the Valkyries with 14 points and seven assists in the hard-fought contest.
- After briefly visiting the locker room, Miles returned to the bench, leaving her status for upcoming WNBA games uncertain as Minnesota continues its season.
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Olivia Miles has 20 points, 7 assists before ankle injury as Lynx stay red-hot in win over Valkyries
Olivia Miles had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds before leaving midway through the fourth quarter with a left ankle injury, and the Minnesota Lynx ran away early from the Golden State Valkyries before holding on for a 77-66 win Wednesday night in a matchup of the WNBA’s top teams.
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Olivia Miles made her first bucket of Wednesday night's game against the Golden State Valkyries early in the first quarter. It was a pull-up jumper from the left elbow, and the broadcast camera zoomed in on her face as she backpedaled down the court. After a moment of thought, she said something to herself: "They can't fucking guard me." Perhaps it was a needed reminder. The Valkyries, after all, boast the WNBA's most ferocious defense, and just…
Olivia Miles Exits With Ankle Injury After Passing Wilson, Bueckers For Most Points As Rookie
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles left Wednesday's 77-66 win at the Golden State Valkyries with a noticeable limp after tweaking her left ankle in the fourth quarter. Miles did not return to the game after stepping on teammate Napheesa Collier's foot. Miles stayed on the floor for several minutes before hobbling to the bench under her own power. Miles briefly received treatment in the tunnel before returning to the bench, but coach Cheryl Reeve…
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