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Miles' 1st dud as pro a chance to grow, Lynx say

ESPN · Jun 20, 2026, 7:26 AM

Key takeaways

  • SAN FRANCISCO -- For the first time in her WNBA career, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles didn't have it.
  • But, according to Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, the off night wasn't a bad thing.
  • "She needed a game like this," Reeve said of Miles.

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SAN FRANCISCO -- For the first time in her WNBA career, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles didn't have it.

Just one game after setting her career high in scoring, Miles was held to a season-low seven points on 1-of-10 shooting Friday night against the Golden State Valkyries, needing her veteran teammates to help lead the Lynx to an 81-75 win.

But, according to Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, the off night wasn't a bad thing.

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