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Lynx’ 31-9 record puts them on top seed

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

Minnesota Lynx are poised to clinch the top playoff seed with a 31-9 record.
Coach Cheryl Reeve, the WNBA’s winningest coach, leads the team despite a decade without a title.
Rookie Olivia Miles, the No. 2 pick, tops the Lynx with 19.7 points and 6.0 assists per game.
Miles has broken multiple rookie records, is a rookie-of-the-year frontrunner, and is being discussed as an MVP candidate.

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Story summary

Minnesota Lynx are poised to clinch the top playoff seed with a 31-9 record.
Coach Cheryl Reeve, the WNBA’s winningest coach, leads the team despite a decade without a title.
Rookie Olivia Miles, the No. 2 pick, tops the Lynx with 19.7 points and 6.0 assists per game.
Miles has broken multiple rookie records, is a rookie-of-the-year frontrunner, and is being discussed as an MVP candidate.