Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record as Lynx near No. 1 seed
Minnesota defeated Connecticut on Sunday, leaving them one victory (or one Golden State loss) from securing the top seed in the WNBA playoffs.
In a 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun, Minnesota Lynx forward Olivia Miles shattered Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie scoring record. The Lynx, currently sitting at 32-10, are closing in on the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Miles eclipsed Clark's 2024 record of 770 points when she scored a free throw with 9:31 remaining in the second quarter, raising her season total to 790 points.
She concluded the game with 21 points, marking a new WNBA record. Minnesota now requires either a win or a Golden State loss to secure the top playoff spot. The Lynx face Clark and the Fever twice in their final two regular season games against Indiana on Tuesday and Minnesota on Thursday. Meanwhile, Golden State (31-11) are traveling to Portland on Tuesday and Los Angeles on Thursday.
In the game, all five Lynx starters contributed double figures, with Napheesa Collier topping the scoring chart at 23 points. Despite their shooting efficiency at 50%, the team struggled from beyond the arc, making only 4 of their 21 attempts.
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