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Lynx's Olivia Miles WNBA debut stats had only been done once before, by Candace Parker
TL;DR
Olivia Miles made a notable WNBA debut for the Minnesota Lynx, achieving stats that had only been matched once before by Candace Parker. Despite her impressive performance, the Lynx lost the game by one point.
Key points
- Olivia Miles debuted for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA.
- Her debut stats matched those of Candace Parker.
- The Lynx lost the game by one point.
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Olivia Miles has already proven how special a basketball player she is.
Really, it should've never been in much doubt, but then she wasn't the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, which made it seem like maybe she wasn't quite as highly regarded as it seemed.
The Minnesota Lynx sure were happy to get her with the No. 2 pick. Her debut was everything they could've hoped for, aside from a painful one-point loss.
Miles played 34 minutes and scored 21 points on 6-for-14 from the floor, including 1-for-2 from 3-point range, while making 8-of-8 at the foul line.
She added 8 assists (3 turnovers), 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
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She's only the second player with at least 20 points, 8 assists and a 55% true shooting in a WNBA debut, joining Candace Parker, according to analyst Hunter Cruse.
Miles' performance also earned some awesome praise from her backcourt mate, , after the game:
Q&A
What were Olivia Miles' debut stats in the WNBA?
Olivia Miles' debut stats in the WNBA were historically significant, matching a record previously set by Candace Parker.
Why was Olivia Miles not the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft?
Despite her talent, Olivia Miles was selected as the No. 2 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, which raised questions about her draft status.
How did the Minnesota Lynx perform in Olivia Miles' debut game?
The Minnesota Lynx lost Olivia Miles' debut game by just one point, despite her standout performance.
