Miles calls Mitchell duel her 'welcome to the W' moment

The rookie had 23 points by halftime

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read

Watching Olivia Miles vs Kelsey Mitchell was pure cinema 🤌 https://t.co/u6nXkV9WU4 Via @justwsports on X

What happened: Olivia Miles said she was "in awe" while trying to guard Kelsey Mitchell during Sunday's game.

Why it matters: Miles was the only rookie selected for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game; Mitchell scored 28 points in that exhibition.

By the numbers: Miles had five assists and four rebounds at halftime.

What to watch: The second half will show whether Miles sustains the pace and how Mitchell answers.

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