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

Olivia Miles led the Minnesota Lynx to a 77-66 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA's top teams matchup. Miles recorded 20 points, seven assists, and five rebounds before leaving the game in the fourth quarter due to a left ankle injury. The Lynx's Kayla McBride also scored 20 points and performed the "night night" gesture after Stephen Curry's last three-pointer of the game.

Napheesa Collier contributed 18 points and eight rebounds for the Lynx. The Valkyries, who are coming off their sixth consecutive win, lost their first game of the season with a loss to the Lynx. Golden State struggled early, missing multiple three-point attempts and only managing one made three-pointer in the second quarter. Their defensive efforts were also lacking, with the Lynx outscoring them 41-26 in the half. The Lynx's 11-1 record on the road against Western Conference teams solidified their playoff berth.