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Rookie Olivia Miles Hits Record Eight Threes, Leads Lynx Victory

6/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with eight three-pointers, scoring 28 points in the Lynx’s 87-84 win over Golden State on June 4, 2026.
The eight threes tied the Lynx franchise record held by Kayla McBride.
Coach Cheryl Reeve said Miles’s confidence and shooting created new opportunities.
The win was the Lynx’s sixth straight, improving to 8-2 and extending a 7-0 streak vs Golden State.

History

Historical Context

When the NBA-backed WNBA began in 1997 with eight franchises, stars like Lisa Leslie anchored the league’s early popularity. Decades of expanding TV deals and rising attendance set the stage for today’s high-scoring games, such as Olivia Miles’s eight three-pointers for the Minnesota Lynx in June 2026, echoing the Sparks’ historic growth.

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Story summary

Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with eight three-pointers, scoring 28 points in the Lynx’s 87-84 win over Golden State on June 4, 2026.
The eight threes tied the Lynx franchise record held by Kayla McBride.
Coach Cheryl Reeve said Miles’s confidence and shooting created new opportunities.
The win was the Lynx’s sixth straight, improving to 8-2 and extending a 7-0 streak vs Golden State.

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