Olivia Miles one point away from WNBA rookie scoring record

Lynx and Sun meet Sunday with the season series tied 1-1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read

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Sunday hoops start here 📍 The @minnesotalynx and @ConnecticutSun meet for the third time this season with the series t

What happened: Olivia Miles enters Sunday afternoon needing a single point to establish a new first-year scoring mark. The milestone watch continues as the Minnesota Lynx face the Connecticut Sun.

Why it matters: The scoring pursuit highlights a historic debut campaign for Miles amid the 2026 WNBA postseason push. Minnesota brings a 33-10 overall record into the contest, while Connecticut sits at 10-33 as the teams battle for the series edge.

By the numbers: Minnesota won the most recent meeting 86-80 on July 8, avenging a 90-89 Connecticut victory two days prior. The Lynx enter the matchup averaging 91.3 points per game, compared to 78.4 for the Sun.

What to watch: The game is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Mohegan Sun Arena. The New York Liberty also return to action later in the day.

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