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Lynx's Olivia Miles is already becoming Minnesota's leader
TL;DR
Olivia Miles is emerging as a leader for the Minnesota Lynx, impressing veterans in the locker room. This comes as the team faces lower expectations and the absence of MVP candidate Napheesa Collier due to injury.
Key points
- Olivia Miles is becoming a leader for the Minnesota Lynx
- Miles is winning over veteran players in the locker room
- The Lynx face lower expectations this season
- Napheesa Collier is injured and missing from the team
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Olivia Miles is winning over the veterans in the Minnesota Lynx locker room.
How could she not?
Amid lower-than-usual expectations for the Lynx after an offseason of change -- not to mention a long-term injury to MVP candidate Napheesa Collier -- Miles has stepped in to a massive role with one of the WNBA's most successful franchises.
And she is flourishing.
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Miles on Thursday scored 15 points and dished out six assists as the Lynx held off the Dallas Wings, 90-86, to go to 2-1 on the young season.
It meant Miles, the second overall pick in last month's draft, became just the fifth player in WNBA history to average 15 points and five assists through their first three games. The others? Sue Bird, Caitlin Clark, Candace Parker and Nikki McCray.
Q&A
How is Olivia Miles impacting the Minnesota Lynx this season?
Olivia Miles is positively influencing the team dynamics and gaining respect from veteran players despite the team's lower expectations.
What challenges are the Minnesota Lynx facing this season?
The Lynx are dealing with lower-than-usual expectations and the long-term injury of MVP candidate Napheesa Collier.
Who is the MVP candidate missing from the Lynx roster?
Napheesa Collier is the MVP candidate currently sidelined due to injury, impacting the team's performance.