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Lynx’s Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record

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Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx broke Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record on Sunday by making a free throw during the second quarter against the Connecticut Sun. With this accomplishment, Miles now has 770 career points in her rookie season and leads the league with an average of 19.7 points per game. The article highlights Miles’ contributions to her team’s success and emphasizes how supportive teammates and coaches have helped her achieve these milestones.

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On Sunday, the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 101-89 at Uncasville, Connecticut, bringing their season record to 32-10 and positioning them just one win or a Golden State loss away from clinching the top seed in the WNBA playoffs. Olivia Miles scored 21 points, breaking Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record of 769 points set last year with Indiana, by making a free throw early in the second quarter to reach her 770th point this season. The Lynx started strong with an 11-2 lead within the first three minutes, largely due to Napheesa Collier's opening four points and continued scoring, leading them to a 27-12 advantage after the first quarter. Despite a late comeback attempt by the Sun, Minnesota maintained their lead thanks in part to Miles' consistent performance throughout the season.

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Lynx Notre Dame WNBA the Connecticut Sun the Minnesota Lynx’s

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Clark PERSON · 5× Miles PERSON · 5× Lynx ORG · 2× WNBA ORG · 2× Caitlin Clark’s PERSON · 1× Notre Dame ORG · 1× Olivia Miles PERSON · 1× TCU ORG · 1× the Connecticut Sun ORG · 1× the Minnesota Lynx’s ORG · 1×

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Miles also became the fastest rookie to reach 350 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists in her career, doing it in 21 games – one quicker than Clark and former Charlotte Sting guard Andrea Stinson.

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🔮 “It wouldn’t be possible without one, a coach that believes in you and then two, having teammates that have my back.

2026-09-20 · The Guardian

Lynx’s Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record · assertive framing

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Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record on Sunday in the Minnesota Lynx’s 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun. asserted

Miles → break → Sun

Miles, who finished with 21 points, was tied with Clark at 769 points coming into the game and moved to the top of the list when she made a free throw in the second quarter. asserted

she → finish → quarter

The Lynx rookie came into the game averaging 19.7 points, 6.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds, and is a big reason the team have the best record in the WNBA. asserted

team → come → WNBA

“It’s special, but it means we’re more so working well as a team. asserted

we → ’ → team

I have great teammates around me, great vets who allow me to be me out there,” Miles said. asserted

Miles → have → me

“It wouldn’t be possible without one, a coach that believes in you and then two, having teammates that have my back. asserted

that → believe → back

So it’s really special to obviously be able to accomplish that with such a great team and on a win as well. asserted

it → ’ → win

Miles was 7 of 10 from the field and made all six of her free-throw attempts. asserted

Miles → make → attempts

The All-Star guard, who was selected second in the draft after playing college ball at Notre Dame and TCU, got off to a slow start against the Sun, going scoreless in the first quarter. asserted

who → select → quarter

Her record-breaking free throw came 29 seconds into the second quarter. asserted

throw → break → quarter

Miles and Clark accomplished their feats in 40 games. asserted

Miles → accomplish → games

The Lynx star already had broken a couple of rookie records held by Clark. asserted

star → break → Clark

She hit eight three-pointers in a win over Golden State on 4 June to set the league record for most by a rookie in a game. asserted

She → hit → game

Miles also became the fastest rookie to reach 350 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists in her career, doing it in 21 games – one quicker than Clark and former Charlotte Sting guard Andrea Stinson. asserted

Miles → become → Clark