Rookie Olivia Miles Is Averaging 18.6 Points and the Dallas Wings Still Have No Answer for the League-Leading Lynx
Alright Seattle fam, you gotta hear about what’s going down in the WNBA right now, because the Minnesota Lynx are absolutely scorching, and they're coming for a three-peat against the Dallas Wings this Sunday. These Lynx are sitting at the top of the league, having already crushed the Wings twice this season. But the real story? Rookie Olivia Miles, who is straight up unreal, just dropped a game-winner and is running the show.
Olivia Miles Is An Absolute Force For The League Leaders
The Minnesota Lynx aren't just winning, they're dominating. They’re 14-4 and sitting pretty at the top of the WNBA standings, snatching four of their last five games. Their 78-76 revenge win against Washington on Wednesday was a masterclass. Natasha Howard was a beast with 21 points and a season-high 15 boards, her fourth double-double. But seriously, rookie Olivia Miles is something else. She scored 21 points, with a wild 10 coming in the fourth quarter, orchestrating a comeback from a 12-point deficit. Then she drained a step-back 3-pointer with just 1:07 left to seal the win! Howard raves, "It's unbelievable. She sees things before they happen. She's got in her head what she wants to do before the play even starts. I've got to make sure my hands are ready at all times. I never know when she's going to pass it." This kid averages 18.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.6 assists, shooting 52.2% from the floor in her first 18 games. Oh, and coach Cheryl Reeve, fresh off her Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction as only the second WNBA coach ever, will be back on the sidelines Sunday. Talk about momentum!
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Dallas Is Scrambling For Answers After Brutal Shooting Woes
Meanwhile, the Dallas Wings are having a rough go. They're 11-7 but just got smacked 99-84 by Las Vegas on Thursday, ending their two-game winning streak. And get this: star Arike Ogunbowale managed only four points on a shocking 1-of-10 shooting night! As a team, they hit just two of their 21 attempts from beyond the arc. Ouch. Paige Bueckers tried to pick up the slack with 25 points, and Jessica Shepard added 22 points and 14 boards. Bueckers summed it up, saying, "We got great shots. We got shots in transition and within the flow of the offense. Some nights are like that where you can't rely on your 3-point shooting, so we have to rely on our defense more." Head coach Jose Fernandez is prepping, "You've got to get ready for the next one, especially Minnesota. The day before the game, especially with it being an afternoon game, we'll watch film and do as much as we can, load-wise, to get ready." The pressure is on, especially since this Sunday game is their only home game in a brutal seven-game stretch, with four more road games right after.
So, this Sunday afternoon, the Lynx are in Arlington, Texas, looking to extend their absolute dominance over the Wings to seven straight wins. The Lynx are 8-1 on the road, while Dallas is playing at home but feeling the heat. Can the Wings finally figure out a way to stop Miles and find their shooting touch, or will the league-leading Lynx just keep rolling? You know we'll be watching every single play. Get ready for some serious WNBA action!
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