Olivia Miles rose to third place on the WNBA’s all-time rookie scoring list as the Minnesota Lynx completed a 77-66 win. Miles reached 696 points, gaining two positions in the historic ranking while Minnesota secured an 11-point victory.

What happened

Miles continued her climb through the league’s rookie scoring record book, moving up two places to No. 3. Her total now stands at 696 points, putting her within the top three rookie scorers in WNBA history.

The milestone accompanied a decisive result for Minnesota. The Lynx scored 77 points and held their opponent to 66, closing the game with an 11-point advantage.

Why it matters

Reaching third place separates Miles from nearly every rookie scorer in league history. Only two players remain ahead of her on the all-time list, giving the 696-point mark added significance beyond the immediate result.

The two-position jump also shows how quickly the order can change as Miles adds to her total. She entered the latest stage of her rise with more ground to cover and emerged holding one of the three highest rookie scoring totals the WNBA has recorded.

Minnesota’s victory gave the achievement a winning backdrop. The Lynx did not merely reach the finish with a narrow edge; their 77-66 final produced a double-digit margin as Miles secured her new place in the record book.

By the numbers

Miles has scored 696 points and sits at No. 3 on the all-time WNBA rookie scoring list. Her latest movement covered two positions, leaving only the top two spots above her.

For Minnesota, the defining figures were 77 points and an 11-point winning margin. Those numbers completed a 77-66 result and framed a night that carried both immediate and historical significance.

What to watch next

The focus now shifts to how much Miles can add to her 696-point total. Every additional point could strengthen her hold on third place and reduce the distance between her and the two rookie totals still ahead.

Her next appearances will determine whether this milestone becomes another step in a continued ascent. Third place is already established, but the all-time ranking remains open to further movement as Miles continues her rookie scoring run.