Lynx hold off Valkyries 77-66 as Olivia Miles exits with a left ankle injury

Olivia Miles, Minnesota Lynx's standout rookie, scored 20 points, dished out seven assists, and grabbed five rebounds before exiting mid-fourth quarter with a left ankle injury. The Lynx took an early lead against the Golden State Valkyries, ultimately winning 77-66 in a matchup of the WNBA's top teams. Key contributor Kayla McBride also scored 20 points and executed Stephen Curry's "night night" gesture after a late 3-pointer.

The Lynx, the league's best team, had previously swept the Valkyries in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Veronica Burton scored 14 points and dished out seven assists for the Valkyries, who have not beaten Minnesota in seven meetings. Golden State narrowed the gap to 54-44 on Kayla McBride's 3-pointer, followed by a layup to cut the lead to 54-47. However, the Valkyries failed to secure enough defensive stops in the closing moments.