Olivia Miles, a standout rookie with the Minnesota Lynx, is gearing up for her first playoff appearance in the WNBA. Ahead of Game 1 against the New York Liberty, she paid tribute to former Connecticut Sun star and current Lynx assistant coach, Lindsay Whalen.
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In the playoff opener, the top-seeded Lynx faced a challenging matchup against the eighth-seeded Liberty. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with a remarkable performance, scoring 34 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, which helped secure a 91-75 victory over the Lynx. This loss puts Minnesota on the brink, as they must win in Brooklyn on Tuesday to stay in the series.
As the Lynx look to rebound in the playoffs, Miles' progression in her rookie season remains a focal point. USA TODAY Sports has highlighted her along with other top players such as A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and Kelsey Mitchell on the official 2026 WNBA awards ballot. Despite the team's struggles, Miles' contributions have been significant throughout the season.