Olivia Miles Surpasses WNBA Rookie Scoring Record
Olivia Miles Surpasses WNBA Rookie Scoring Record
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Miles broke the record by making one of two free throws with 9:31 remaining in the second quarter, after being fouled by Connecticut guard Ashlon Jackson.
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Miles has already surpassed Clark in several other rookie benchmarks: she made eight 3-pointers in a June 4 game against Golden State, setting the rookie single-game record, and became the fastest player to reach 350 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists, doing so in 21 games.
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Miles’ rookie campaign began with a 21-point, eight-assist debut on May 10, making her only the fifth player in WNBA history to record at least 20 points and five assists in her first game.
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The scoring record came during a 44-game regular season, giving Miles more opportunities than Clark had in 2024, when Clark established her 769-point mark over 40 games.
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After Minnesota’s loss to New York, Miles acknowledged the difficulty of facing intense defensive pressure, saying opponents were “hounding” her, pushing her off spots and throwing her to the ground, while also accepting responsibility for missed shots and turnovers.
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles broke the WNBA rookie scoring record during Sunday's 101-89 win over the Connecticut Sun, surpassing Caitlin Clark's mark of 769 points. The No. 2 overall pick reached at least 770 points with a free throw with 9:31 left in the second quarter, becoming only the fifth player in WNBA history to record 20-plus points and five-plus assists in her debut game Washington Post.
Miles leads all rookies in scoring, assists and made field goals. She already set several other rookie records, including eight 3-pointers in a single game and becoming the fastest player to reach 350 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists in just 21 games Winnipeg Free Press. With two regular-season games remaining, Clark's rookie assist record of 337 still appears out of reach for Miles, who has 232 assists.
A Record-Breaking Rookie Season With More Games to Play
Miles broke the record during a 44-game regular season, giving her four extra games compared to Clark's 2024 rookie campaign when Clark set the previous mark of 769 points over 40 games Beaumont Enterprise. Miles had tied Clark's record just days earlier with 20 points against the New York Liberty before Sunday's game pushed her over the top.
The scoring achievement caps off a historic rookie year. Miles became the fastest player ever to reach 350 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists — doing so in just 21 games WD Times. She also set the single-game rookie 3-pointer record with eight made 3s against Golden State on June 4, dominating across multiple statistical categories.
Lynx Clinch Playoff Berth Despite Recent Losing Streak
Minnesota's victory over Connecticut moved the Lynx closer to clinching the top playoff seed in the WNBA. Napheesa Collier led the way with 23 points in the win HNG News. The win marks a turnaround after the team lost three consecutive games before facing the Sun.
Miles Addresses Defensive Pressure and Remaining Challenges
After Minnesota's earlier loss to New York, Miles acknowledged the tough defensive attention she receives. Opponents are "hounding" her, pushing her off spots and throwing her to the ground, she said. But Miles also accepted responsibility for her own missed shots and turnovers, showing maturity for a rookie facing intense pressure every game.
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