Lynx news: Olivia Miles reflects on incredible rookie season despite sad end
It was not the ending Olivia Miles had hoped for in her rookie campaign, but she will only grow from it. Miles and the Minnesota Lynx were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs after losing to the New York Liberty in Game 2, 87-71, at Barclays Center on Tuesday. The Lynx became the first No. 1 seed to bow to the No. 8 seed in league […] The post Lynx news: Olivia Miles reflects on…
Olivia Miles, the Minnesota Lynx's rookie sensation, is reflecting on her incredible first season despite its disappointing conclusion. Despite being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the New York Liberty, Miles remains optimistic about her growth as a player. She averaged only 8.0 points and 1.0 assist in the playoff series, a sharp contrast to her impressive regular season performance that earned her the Rookie of the Year award.
Miles acknowledged the challenges of the series, stating that losing and playing imperfectly are inevitable parts of the game. She remains grateful for her experience and reminds herself not to be too hard on herself as a rookie. Miles, the sixth player in team history to win the Rookie of the Year trophy, looks forward to using the lessons from her season to improve her game.
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