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Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie points record by scoring 770th point

UNCASVILLE, Connecticut (AP) — Olivia Miles etched her name into sports history by surpassing Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie points record on Sunday, as the Minnesota Lynx faced off against the Connecticut Sun. The feat marked Miles' 770th point of the season, edging out Clark's 769-point record. The Lynx rookie, who had previously averaged 19.7 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game, broke the milestone with a free throw in the second quarter, just 29 seconds into play.

Both Miles and Clark achieved their records in 40 games, solidifying their impressive performances for their respective teams.

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