Olivia Miles Powers Lynx With Five-Game Double-Digit Run

Her early scoring and playmaking fill Minnesota’s offensive gap, prompting Rookie of the Year chatter and comparisons to elite rookies.

Overview

Miles has started every game and averaged roughly 15 points, about 5.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds through her first five regular-season games, producing efficient offense for the Lynx.
She has scored in double figures in each of those five games, the longest opening streak by a Minnesota rookie since Seimone Augustus in 2006, per ESPN Insights.
Coach Cheryl Reeve gave Miles a starting role from the opener and has entrusted her to run the offense, a decision Reeve says has been earned by Miles’ early play.
Analysts and reporters have compared Miles’ instant impact and stat profile to other high-impact rookies, and she is now a leading name in early Rookie of the Year conversations.
Miles has discussed adjusting to the WNBA’s social and team culture off the court, and her play has helped Minnesota stay above .500 while Napheesa Collier recovers from injury.