Olivia Miles has 20 points, 7 assists before ankle injury as WNBA-best Lynx beat Valkyries 77-66

Olivia Miles delivered an impressive performance, scoring 20 points and dishing out seven assists for the Minnesota Lynx before leaving the game due to a left ankle injury. The Lynx dominated the Golden State Valkyries 77-66 in a strong showing for the WNBA's top teams. Kayla McBride matched Miles' scoring total with 20 points, and Napheesa Collier contributed 18 points and eight rebounds for the Lynx.

Veronica Burton matched the Valkyries' scoring output with 14 points and seven assists. Collier's collision with Miles caused the injury, which forced her to leave the game midway through the fourth quarter. Golden State struggled offensively, going 4 for 17 in the first quarter and 1 for 12 in the second. They fell short in crunch time, despite Janelle Salaun's clutch 3-pointer with 9:41 left in the game.

Minutes later, their Kaila Charles exited due to an eye injury. The Lynx's strong start, including a 7-0 run in the second quarter, allowed them to build a substantial lead. Despite Golden State's rally, the Lynx sealed the victory with a final score of 77-66. The Lynx, who have won five straight games and 15 of their last 16, improved to 11-1 on the road against Western Conference opponents.

Golden State snapped their six-game winning streak with this loss, but still secured a playoff berth with their previous win over Dallas. The Valkyries, who have had a six-game winning streak, snapped it with this single loss. Up next, the Lynx host the Washington Mystics on Friday night, while the Valkyries travel to Chicago to face the Chicago Sky.